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Iran Misled on Nuclear Intentions, U.S. Officials Warn

3/5/2026

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Senior U.S. officials said Iran used negotiations to delay and stockpile enrichment materials.
U.S. President Donald Trump believed Iran posed a direct threat and launched Operation Epic Fury.
Negotiators found Iran's civilian research reactor was not producing radioisotopes and stocked fuel.
They warned that negotiations could raise weapons-grade material from 460 kg to 1,500 kg.
Officials concluded Iran was misleading the world about its nuclear intentions.

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Senior U.S. officials said Iran used negotiations to delay and stockpile enrichment materials.
U.S. President Donald Trump believed Iran posed a direct threat and launched Operation Epic Fury.
Negotiators found Iran's civilian research reactor was not producing radioisotopes and stocked fuel.
They warned that negotiations could raise weapons-grade material from 460 kg to 1,500 kg.
Officials concluded Iran was misleading the world about its nuclear intentions.