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Iran Conceals Half-Ton Uranium; US Cites Retrieval Issues

6/13/2026

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Iran collapsed tunnels and reinforced entrances to hide roughly half a ton of weapons-grade uranium.
The fortified sites now contain the uranium in a manner that is harder to reach.
U.S. officials say the barriers could hinder retrieval, prompting Scott Roecker to warn that Tehran may claim part remains inaccessible, lowering confidence.
A draft of the agreement leaked to Iranian media, provoking an angry response from President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Iran collapsed tunnels and reinforced entrances to hide roughly half a ton of weapons-grade uranium.
The fortified sites now contain the uranium in a manner that is harder to reach.
U.S. officials say the barriers could hinder retrieval, prompting Scott Roecker to warn that Tehran may claim part remains inaccessible, lowering confidence.
A draft of the agreement leaked to Iranian media, provoking an angry response from President Donald Trump.