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Iran denies US claim on enriched uranium retrieval, says removal 'not an option'

From Jerusalem Post · (1d ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran denied a US claim that it would work with the US to retrieve its enriched uranium.
  • A senior Iranian official stated that transferring uranium to the US is not an option and significant differences remain in reaching a deal to end the war.
  • The official also noted that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is conditional on US adherence to ceasefire terms, and that Iran will provide assurances of its nuclear program's peaceful nature.

The Jerusalem Post, reflecting a perspective often critical of Iranian actions and supportive of Israeli security concerns, reports on the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. The article highlights Iran's firm denial of a US claim about retrieving enriched uranium, framing it as a non-negotiable stance.

Iran's enriched uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere; transferring uranium to the United States has not been an option for us.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiIran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denying a US claim about retrieving enriched uranium.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, directly refuted US President Donald Trump's assertion, stating unequivocally that "Iran's enriched uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere." This direct contradiction underscores the deep mistrust and differing narratives surrounding the nuclear issue. The Iranian official's comments, made to state TV, emphasize that such a transfer "has not been an option for us," signaling a red line for Tehran.

We're going to get it together. We're going to go in with Iran, at a nice leisurely pace, and go down and start excavating with big machinery... We'll bring it back to the United States.

— Donald TrumpUS President telling Reuters about retrieving Iran's 'nuclear dust'.

Furthermore, the report details the significant remaining differences between the two nations in reaching a deal to end the ongoing conflict. The conditionality placed on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open – dependent on US adherence to ceasefire terms – illustrates the complex geopolitical leverage Iran seeks to maintain. The article also touches upon the potential for a preliminary agreement with Pakistan's mediation, focusing on lifting sanctions and securing compensation for war damages, with Iran offering assurances about the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities.

keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is "conditional on US adherence to the terms of the ceasefire."

— Senior Iranian officialStating conditions for maintaining open maritime passage.

From an Israeli perspective, the continued Iranian defiance and the unresolved nuclear issue remain a paramount security concern. The article implicitly supports the need for vigilance and robust international pressure on Iran, aligning with the broader security discourse in the region. The emphasis on Iran's conditional cooperation and its insistence on compensation for war damages suggests a narrative of Iranian resilience and a demand for recognition of its grievances, which regional adversaries often view with suspicion.

no agreement has been reached on the details of the nuclear issues

— Senior Iranian officialHighlighting the lack of progress on nuclear negotiations.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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