As reported by CNN, Iran does not intend to transfer its uranium abroad, according to a high-ranking Tehran official. Senior Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warned that Iran does not plan to transfer its enriched uranium stockpiles abroad, according to state news agency Mizan, which cites Russian state media.
In an interview with Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, Azizi, who heads the National Security Committee of the Iranian parliament, said on Friday that Tehran “does not intend to transfer its enriched uranium to a third country,” Mizan reported.
Tehran: Iran doesn’t plan to transfer its uranium abroad
Iran and the US are reportedly close to an agreement for an official ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
However, the question of what will happen to the uranium will remain unresolved and will form a key part of subsequent negotiations. These talks are likely to focus on the nearly 1,000 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%.
Iran has repeatedly stated that it will not surrender its enriched uranium stockpiles, which could be used to build a bomb, but insists it is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons.
US Vice President JD Vance said it “remains to be determined” whether President Donald Trump will sign a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran, and that the two countries continue to negotiate on “some points of wording.”
While emphasizing the progress that has been made, Vance said there are some key points regarding Iran’s nuclear program and enriched uranium that remain under discussion.
Earlier this month, Trump threatened to “invade” by force and retrieve the uranium if negotiations fail. CNN reported in March that military planners had examined options for such an operation at the Isfahan complex, estimating it could require hundreds if not thousands of soldiers and risk heavy casualties.
In addition to deploying specialized forces and equipment to handle the material itself, creating a security zone to allow these forces to operate would mean a major military presence.
CNN: Iran attempts to restore its missile arsenal
Also today, the American news outlet claimed that Iran is regaining access to vast quantities of missiles stored in underground facilities, according to new satellite images it analyzed.
During the war, Israeli-American attacks put many of these complexes out of operation, blocking their entrances, trapping much of Iran’s launchers and paralyzing its ability to fire missiles. Now, using only bulldozers and specialized trucks, Iran seeks to reverse the military situation on the field by restoring its remaining missile arsenal to operation, according to CNN.
