US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is prepared to hand over its so-called “nuclear dust” to the United States, a term he uses to describe Tehran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried underground after US strikes on key nuclear sites last June. There has been no immediate confirmation from Iran regarding any such agreement in ongoing talks with the US or through Pakistani intermediaries. If true, however, the move would mark a major step toward limiting Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon. "There will be no enrichment of Uranium," Trump said, adding that the United States would work with Iran to "dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) nuclear 'dust.'"<h2>How much uranium does Iran have?</h2>Before US and Israeli airstrikes in June, Iran was estimated to possess over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, along with nearly 200 kilograms enriched to 20%, material that can be further refined to weapons-grade levels of 90%. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is intended for civilian energy production and energy security. However, available data has raised doubts about that claim.&nbsp;Tehran has announced plans to expand its nuclear electricity generation capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2041. Currently, its only operational nuclear facility is the Bushehr power plant, built by Russia and operational since 2013, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts. This contributes roughly 1% to Iran’s total electricity output. To address a 25,000-megawatt shortfall, Iran would need to construct about 25 similar plants, each taking nearly two decades to complete.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-hungry-all-the-time-us-navy-calls-uss-abraham-lincoln-uss-tripoli-food-shortage-claims-fake-news-1776477997252">‘Hungry all the time’? US Navy calls USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Tripoli food shortage claims ‘fake news’</a>&nbsp;Energy strategist Umud Shokri said in an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW), “Iran holds some of the world's largest natural gas and oil reserves, enabling electricity generation at costs significantly lower than nuclear power.” "In practice, its electricity mix remains dominated by natural gas, while nuclear contributes only a small share from the single operating Bushehr reactor."<h2>Where is Iran’s uranium stored?</h2>A significant portion of Iran’s enriched uranium is believed to be buried beneath a mountainous site damaged during US airstrikes, operations Trump previously claimed had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. According to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, most of Iran’s nuclear material is located at two of the three targeted sites: an underground tunnel at the Isfahan nuclear complex and storage at Natanz. Reports suggest Iran still possesses centrifuges and retains the capability to establish new underground enrichment facilities.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/myanmar-junta-chief-turned-prez-min-aung-hlaing-approves-prisoner-release-1776480278945/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/myanmar-junta-chief-turned-prez-min-aung-hlaing-approves-prisoner-release-1776480278945/embed</a><h2>The ongoing nuclear standoff</h2>Iran’s nuclear program remains a central point of contention between Washington and Tehran. The US considers Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile a serious security threat due to its potential use in nuclear weapons. While Iran insists it does not seek nuclear arms, a pledge not to build them in the future may carry limited weight.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, handing over existing enriched uranium would represent a more meaningful concession, though concerns would remain if Iran retains enrichment capabilities. US officials have said that last year’s joint US-Israeli strikes destroyed or disabled many of Iran’s centrifuges. Still, it is widely believed that additional equipment remains operational.

Trump claims Iran may hand over its buried enriched uranium or “nuclear dust.” No confirmation yet, but it could impact US-Iran nuclear tensions

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is prepared to hand over its so-called “nuclear dust” to the United States, a term he uses to describe Tehran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried underground after US strikes on key nuclear sites last June. There has been no immediate confirmation from Iran regarding any such agreement in ongoing talks with the US or through Pakistani intermediaries. If true, however, the move would mark a major step toward limiting Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon. "There will be no enrichment of Uranium," Trump said, adding that the United States would work with Iran to "dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) nuclear 'dust.'" How much uranium does Iran have? Before US and Israeli airstrikes in June, Iran was estimated to possess over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, along with nearly 200 kilograms enriched to 20%, material that can be further refined to weapons-grade levels of 90%. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is intended for civilian energy production and energy security. However, available data has raised doubts about that claim. Tehran has announced plans to expand its nuclear electricity generation capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2041. Currently, its only operational nuclear facility is the Bushehr power plant, built by Russia and operational since 2013, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts. This contributes roughly 1% to Iran’s total electricity output. To address a 25,000-megawatt shortfall, Iran would need to construct about 25 similar plants, each taking nearly two decades to complete. Also Read: ‘Hungry all the time’? US Navy calls USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Tripoli food shortage claims ‘fake news’ Energy strategist Umud Shokri said in an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW), “Iran holds some of the world's largest natural gas and oil reserves, enabling electricity generation at costs significantly lower than nuclear power.” "In practice, its electricity mix remains dominated by natural gas, while nuclear contributes only a small share from the single operating Bushehr reactor." Where is Iran’s uranium stored? A significant portion of Iran’s enriched uranium is believed to be buried beneath a mountainous site damaged during US airstrikes, operations Trump previously claimed had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. According to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, most of Iran’s nuclear material is located at two of the three targeted sites: an underground tunnel at the Isfahan nuclear complex and storage at Natanz. Reports suggest Iran still possesses centrifuges and retains the capability to establish new underground enrichment facilities. https://www.wionews.com/videos/myanmar-junta-chief-turned-prez-min-aung-hlaing-approves-prisoner-release-1776480278945/embed The ongoing nuclear standoff Iran’s nuclear program remains a central point of contention between Washington and Tehran. The US considers Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile a serious security threat due to its potential use in nuclear weapons. While Iran insists it does not seek nuclear arms, a pledge not to build them in the future may carry limited weight. However, handing over existing enriched uranium would represent a more meaningful concession, though concerns would remain if Iran retains enrichment capabilities. US officials have said that last year’s joint US-Israeli strikes destroyed or disabled many of Iran’s centrifuges. Still, it is widely believed that additional equipment remains operational.

Donald Trump claims Iran may hand over buried enriched uranium. Tehran has denied the deal, but it could mark a major step in limiting nuclear weapon risks

What 'nuclear dust' means? Trump claims Iran may give up enriched uranium as Tehran denies 'transfer claim'

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States will get all of Iran’s “nuclear dust,” and for no cost, in what would be a significant step toward an agreement with Tehran. Trump uses the phrase “nuclear dust” to refer to the enriched uranium remaining after the US and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites last June.“The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form,” Trump said as he wrote a series of posts on Truth Social.&nbsp;<h2>Israel ‘prohibited’ from bombing Lebanon: Trump</h2>&nbsp;Trump also said that Israel has been “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon, a major point of contention among tensions in the Middle East.“This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner,” Trump wrote, misspelling Hezbollah.&nbsp;“Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!! Thank you!”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-completely-open-for-all-commercial-vessels-for-remaining-ceasefire-iran-fm-araghchi-1776431393427">Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’; Trump thanks, says naval blockade to continue till deal</a><h2>‘Iran has removed, or is removing, all sea mines from Hormuz’</h2>&nbsp;Trump further said that Iran “has removed, or is removing, all sea mines” from Strait of Hormuz with help of the US.President Trump wrote, “Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!”The US accused Iran of placing mines underwater in the Strait of Hormuz to damage or destroy ships.While announcing the reopening of the strait, Iran said that ships should stick to a designated route through the far north of the narrow shipping lane, which it previously said was necessary to avoid sea mines.American Navy warships carried out at least one mine-clearing mission, a week ago, through the strait.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-says-israel-won-t-retreat-from-positions-in-lebanon-during-10-day-ceasefire-1776367731291">Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire</a><h2>‘Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;President Trump also claimed that Iran has “agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again.”Around 20% of global crude oil supplies typically pass through Persian Gulf ports via the shipping lane. When the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February last, Iran retaliated by targeting ships and ports in the region, effectively blocking the waterway.“Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!” Trump said on Friday, nine days into a two-week ceasefire with Iran.However, Tehran has not confirmed any commitment not to threaten shipping in the Persian Gulf in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-magician-of-balakot-demonetisation-jibe-at-pm-modi-1776435451974">BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘magician of Balakot, demonetisation’ jibe at PM Modi</a><h2>Oil prices plunge, US stocks rise after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz</h2>&nbsp;The price of oil plunged sharply, and US stock indexes opened at new all-time highs after the Iranian foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels.US crude oil plunged 10% to nearly $85 per barrel, while international Brent crude also slid more than 8% to around $90 per barrel.Heating oil futures, which are a proxy for jet fuel, plummeted 13%. Wholesale RBOB gas futures also fell 7%.At the opening bell, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1%. Both set new all-time highs in early trading as a result.

President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Friday that Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. Around 20% of global crude oil supplies typically pass through Persian Gulf ports via the shipping lane.

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States will get all of Iran’s “nuclear dust,” and for no cost, in what would be a significant step toward an agreement with Tehran. Trump uses the phrase “nuclear dust” to refer to the enriched uranium remaining after the US and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites last June. “The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form,” Trump said as he wrote a series of posts on Truth Social. Israel ‘prohibited’ from bombing Lebanon: Trump Trump also said that Israel has been “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon, a major point of contention among tensions in the Middle East. “This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner,” Trump wrote, misspelling Hezbollah. “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!! Thank you!” Also Read: Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’; Trump thanks, says naval blockade to continue till deal ‘Iran has removed, or is removing, all sea mines from Hormuz’ Trump further said that Iran “has removed, or is removing, all sea mines” from Strait of Hormuz with help of the US. President Trump wrote, “Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines!” The US accused Iran of placing mines underwater in the Strait of Hormuz to damage or destroy ships. While announcing the reopening of the strait, Iran said that ships should stick to a designated route through the far north of the narrow shipping lane, which it previously said was necessary to avoid sea mines. American Navy warships carried out at least one mine-clearing mission, a week ago, through the strait. Also Read: Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire ‘Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again’ President Trump also claimed that Iran has “agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again.” Around 20% of global crude oil supplies typically pass through Persian Gulf ports via the shipping lane. When the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February last, Iran retaliated by targeting ships and ports in the region, effectively blocking the waterway. “Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!” Trump said on Friday, nine days into a two-week ceasefire with Iran. However, Tehran has not confirmed any commitment not to threaten shipping in the Persian Gulf in the future. Also Read: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘magician of Balakot, demonetisation’ jibe at PM Modi Oil prices plunge, US stocks rise after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz The price of oil plunged sharply, and US stock indexes opened at new all-time highs after the Iranian foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels. US crude oil plunged 10% to nearly $85 per barrel, while international Brent crude also slid more than 8% to around $90 per barrel. Heating oil futures, which are a proxy for jet fuel, plummeted 13%. Wholesale RBOB gas futures also fell 7%. At the opening bell, the S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1%. Both set new all-time highs in early trading as a result.

President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Friday that Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. Around 20% of global crude oil supplies typically pass through Persian Gulf ports via the shipping lane.

Trump says US will get all of Iran’s ‘nuclear dust’, won’t pay anything for it

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