Trump plans to ‘probably destroy’ Iran’s uranium if handed over
President Trump has stated that he plans to destroy Iran's enriched uranium if negotiations lead to its handover. He emphasized that the U.S. does not want the uranium and will not allow Iran to retain it. Iran, however, has shown no interest in relinquishing its stockpiles of near-weapons-grade uranium.
- ▪Trump expressed intentions to destroy Iran's enriched uranium if it is handed over during negotiations.
- ▪Iran currently holds about 1,000 pounds of near-weapons-grade uranium and has refused to consider giving it up.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance noted that Iranian negotiators have not shown interest in transferring the material to Russia.
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Politics Trump plans to ‘probably destroy’ Iran’s uranium if handed over By Steven Nelson Published May 21, 2026, 1:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump said he plans to “probably destroy” Iran’s enriched uranium if negotiations result in its relinquishment. “We will get it. We don’t need it. We don’t want it. We’ll probably destroy it after we get it, but we’re not going to let them have it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. President Trump said he plans to “probably destroy” Iran’s enriched uranium if negotiations result in its relinquishment. Getty Images Iran has refused to consider giving up its stockpiles — including about 1,000 pounds of near-weapons-grade uranium.
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