Iran-Israel War Live: Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Gulf Powers Will No Longer Shield U.S. Bases

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s enriched uranium could be destroyed in the United States or at another acceptable location, with the process overseen by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or an equivalent nuclear body. His remarks suggest a softer position than his earlier insistence that Iran must hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S. as part of any possible agreement.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the “Enriched Uranium” could either be “immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed” or, preferably, destroyed in place or at another acceptable location in coordination with Iran. He added that the Atomic Energy Commission, or an equivalent authority, should witness the process.

The statement reflects a notable change in tone as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme remain one of the most sensitive issues in U.S.-Iran relations. Trump has previously presented the transfer of Iran’s enriched uranium to the United States as a major requirement for any deal, making the latest message more flexible by allowing destruction under international supervision and potentially within Iran itself.

Iran’s enriched uranium has long been a central concern for Western powers because of its possible use in nuclear weapons development, though Tehran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful. Any proposal involving the removal or destruction of enriched uranium would be closely watched by international inspectors and diplomats, given the strategic and political stakes.

Trump’s latest comments appear aimed at keeping open different options for handling Iran’s nuclear material while maintaining pressure on Tehran to accept verification and oversight. By mentioning the IAEA, he signaled that any destruction plan would need to be carried out transparently and under formal monitoring.

The issue of enriched uranium remains a key sticking point in efforts to reach a broader understanding with Iran over its nuclear activities. Trump’s language suggests that, while he still wants the material eliminated, he is now willing to consider a process that is coordinated with Iran and observed by international authorities rather than insisting only on direct transfer to the United States.

The post underscores the continuing uncertainty around nuclear diplomacy with Iran, where any future arrangement would likely depend on verification, enforcement, and the level of trust between the two sides.