On Monday, President Donald Trump proposed that the now-defunct U.S. Atomic Energy Commission oversee the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, a key issue in negotiations to end the ongoing conflict with the country. Critics, including Erik Townsend, pointed out that the Atomic Energy Commission was dissolved over 50 years ago, making Trump's reference seem surreal. Trump described the uranium as 'nuclear dust' and suggested it could be turned over to the U.S. for destruction or handled in coordination with Iran. He also mentioned the possibility of oversight by an equivalent agency. Critics noted that while both Pakistan and Israel have atomic energy commissions, they do not fit the context of Trump's proposal. The original Atomic Energy Commission was established in 1946 but was dissolved in 1975, with its functions divided between the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. There is speculation that Trump may have intended to refer to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which is responsible for monitoring nuclear compliance. The White House has not commented on the matter.