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US, Iran Near Deal to Hand Over 440 kg Uranium Stockpile

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iran is sealing near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile by collapsing tunnels and planting mines.
U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are near an agreement to hand over the stockpile.
President Donald Trump asserts that retrieving the uranium is a priority and only the United States and China can do so.
Negotiators are focusing on a 15-year enrichment suspension, dilution of 440.9 kg stockpile, and dismantling of Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan sites.

History

Historical Context

After the 1995 Tehran Declaration—where Iran agreed to a ten-year halt of enrichment and a stockpile under 1,000 kg verified in 2003—the United States, China and the IAEA have repeatedly used that framework to curb Tehran’s nuclear growth. The current negotiations, involving President Donald Trump’s team and Chinese diplomats, echo that precedent as they seek a 15-year suspension of enrichment at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan.

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Story summary

Iran is sealing near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile by collapsing tunnels and planting mines.
U.S. officials say the United States and Iran are near an agreement to hand over the stockpile.
President Donald Trump asserts that retrieving the uranium is a priority and only the United States and China can do so.
Negotiators are focusing on a 15-year enrichment suspension, dilution of 440.9 kg stockpile, and dismantling of Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan sites.

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