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Trump Vows to Retrieve Iran Uranium, Offers 60-Day Deal

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said the United States will retrieve and destroy Iran’s highly enriched uranium, rejecting any transfer.
Draft agreement gives Iran 60 days to dilute the uranium and move it to a third country.
In return, the United States would lift sanctions, grant oil-sale waivers and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan’s minister and army chief Asim Munir mediates while Israel insists pact force Iran to dismantle its nuclear program.

History

Historical Context

July 2015 the United States, Iran, the EU, China and Russia signed the JCPOA, capping uranium enrichment at 3.67% and cutting operational centrifuges to 6,104, with a 300-kg stockpile limit for 15 years. After the U.S. withdrew in May 2018, Iran exceeded the 3.67% limit in 2019, prompting Trump’s current demand that Tehran return the enriched uranium.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said the United States will retrieve and destroy Iran’s highly enriched uranium, rejecting any transfer.
Draft agreement gives Iran 60 days to dilute the uranium and move it to a third country.
In return, the United States would lift sanctions, grant oil-sale waivers and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan’s minister and army chief Asim Munir mediates while Israel insists pact force Iran to dismantle its nuclear program.

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