In a pivotal statement, US President Donald Trump expressed the United States' willingness to work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its highly enriched uranium, contingent upon reaching a peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict. During an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press, Trump emphasized that without a deal, he would resort to military action to degrade Iran's military capabilities sufficiently for American forces to safely collect the fissile material. Trump indicated he is 'very close' to finalizing a deal but insists that Iran must fully abandon its nuclear ambitions. He also stated that no sanctions would be lifted or assets unfrozen until a peace deal is formally established. Trump reassured that if Iran behaves positively, discussions about unfreezing assets could follow. Additionally, he noted that Lebanon's participation in the negotiations is not a requirement for a short-term deal with Tehran.