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Trump: Retrieving Iran's Uranium a Long, Tough Process

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on April 21, 2026, that retrieving Iran's enriched uranium stockpile will be a lengthy, difficult process.
He described the uranium as "nuclear dust" after the June 2025 strikes on Iran's facilities, which he claims obliterated Iran's nuclear program.
His remarks come ahead of potential high-level talks in Pakistan.
Iran has not confirmed participation and demands lifting of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on April 21, 2026, that retrieving Iran's enriched uranium stockpile will be a lengthy, difficult process.
He described the uranium as "nuclear dust" after the June 2025 strikes on Iran's facilities, which he claims obliterated Iran's nuclear program.
His remarks come ahead of potential high-level talks in Pakistan.
Iran has not confirmed participation and demands lifting of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.