On Thursday, Donald Trump claimed Iran had agreed to return its stockpile of enriched uranium to the United States, describing the material as “nuclear dust” and suggesting a peace deal was imminent.
Speaking to journalists in Washington, Trump said both nations were “very close” to an agreement and expressed confidence that a deal could be reached, though he provided no specifics about the terms or verification mechanisms.
Later the same day, in Las Vegas, Trump framed the military action in Iran as a minor detour, boasting that the U.S. Was breaking records despite what he called a “little detour through the charming country of Iran.” He insisted the campaign was necessary to prevent worse outcomes and claimed the war was proceeding smoothly and would soon end.
Trump described the conflict as “perfect,” citing the strength of the U.S. Military, even as he acknowledged rising energy prices, destruction, and growing concerns about NATO’s future and regional stability.
He reiterated claims of progress in negotiations, stating Iran had offered to forgo nuclear weapons for over 20 years and suggesting that any agreement would lower oil prices and reduce inflation.
This follows our earlier report, Donald Trump accuses Iran of killing 42,000 protesters in clash with Pope.
A two-week pause in hostilities has been in effect since April 8, though the U.S. Continues to block shipments to and from Iranian ports, while Iran threatens to target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a route responsible for one-fifth of global oil exports.
For more on this story, see Trump Claims Iran Agrees to Surrender Enriched Uranium and 20-Year Nuclear Ban.
According to Pakistani intermediaries, backchannel talks have advanced, with a potential framework agreement under discussion that would be followed by a comprehensive deal within 60 days. A source familiar with the negotiations said both sides broadly agree in principle, with detailed terms to follow later.
/wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:paragraph>Pakistan’s key mediator, Army Chief Asim Munir, has been in Tehran since Wednesday and reportedly achieved a breakthrough on sensitive issues, balancing Iran’s demand for sanctions relief with the U.S. Push to remove highly enriched uranium from the country.
/wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:paragraph>Iranian insiders indicate a compromise may involve shipping part of Iran’s uranium stockpile abroad, a possibility Trump referenced when he said he believed a deal was near and that he might travel to Islamabad if an agreement were signed there.
/wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:heading>What does Trump indicate by calling enriched uranium “nuclear dust”?
wp:paragraph>The term appears to be Trump’s informal way of downplaying the significance of Iran’s nuclear material, suggesting it is insignificant or easily managed, though experts note that even small quantities of enriched uranium can be used in weapons production.
Is the war in Iran actually proceeding smoothly as Trump claims?
wp:paragraph>Despite Trump’s assertions of smooth progress, the ongoing port blockades, threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged humanitarian and economic costs indicate significant complications, casting doubt on his characterization of the conflict as “perfect.”
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