'Iran’s Uranium Will Not Be Transferred,' Tehran Rejects Donald Trump’s Claim, Says No Such Deal Exists

Tehran: Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran is ready to hand over its enriched uranium reserves. Iran's Foreign Ministry said in clear words that the country's uranium will not be transferred anywhere. This statement has created new uncertainty about the ongoing talks between the US and Iran, especially when Trump has been continuously calling the agreement “very close”.

Was there ever any discussion on uranium transfer?

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, while talking to state TV, clarified that the issue of handing over enriched uranium to any other country was not a part of the talks. He said that such claims are completely wrong and are being exaggerated. According to him, Iran is in no mood to make any kind of compromise regarding its nuclear assets.

What did Trump claim?

Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform that America will get the “nuclear dust” that is left after the attacks of American B-2 Spirit bombers. He indicated that Iran was ready to hand over its nuclear stockpile. This statement of Trump created a stir internationally, because this claim seems different from the current diplomatic situation.

Has the focus of the conversation changed?

The Iranian side says the focus of the recent talks is not the transfer of nuclear material but resolving broader disputes. According to officials, now the discussion is not limited to just the nuclear issue but has also included bigger topics like regional security, sanctions and war. It is clear from this that the scope of conversation has become wider than ever before.

What is the truth about the 20 billion dollar offer?

American media reports have claimed that under a possible plan, Iran can hand over its uranium reserves to America, in return for which it can be given relief of about 20 billion dolar. However, Iran has not confirmed any such plans. Experts believe that it will not be easy to agree on such a deal, because it involves many political and strategic complications.

Is a peace deal really close?

Trump said in an interview that a deal with Iran is “very close” and there are no major obstacles left. But Iran's statements reveal a different picture. Tehran's stance makes it clear that differences still persist on many issues and it may take time to reach a final agreement.