Trump: U.S. Will Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the United States will obtain Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, escalating his administration's posture toward Tehran.
"We're going to get it," Trump told reporters after a White House event.
The President indicated that one of his primary objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. He characterized the seizure of the enriched material as a direct consequence of those operations.
According to the President, Iran has not yet handed over more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium. The statement marks a significant hardening of U.S. demands regarding Iran's nuclear program, though specific details on how the transfer would be enforced were not provided.