Trump Proposes Destruction of Iran's Enriched Uranium Under IAEA Supervision
Iran's nuclear dust can be destroyed in US or another location under IAEA supervision: Donald Trump
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US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran's enriched uranium could be destroyed in the US or another location under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supervision. He emphasized the need for a significant deal with Iran, contrasting it with the previous Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- 01Trump indicated a preference for Iran's enriched uranium to be destroyed 'in place' or at an acceptable location, rather than being handed over to the US.
- 02He described the ongoing negotiations with Iran as progressing 'nicely' and expressed hope for Iran to join the Abraham Accords.
- 03Trump criticized the previous JCPOA, stating that any new deal must be significantly different and beneficial.
- 04He mentioned that countries involved in peace talks should simultaneously sign the Abraham Accords.
- 05Trump reiterated that any agreement must be a 'great deal' or there will be no deal at all.
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In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump proposed that Iran's enriched uranium, referred to as 'nuclear dust,' could either be destroyed in the United States or at another acceptable location, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This marks a notable shift from his previous insistence that Iran must hand over its enriched uranium to the US. Trump expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, urging all parties involved to sign the Abraham Accords, which aim to establish diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab nations. He emphasized that any potential deal with Iran must be significantly better than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established under former President Barack Obama, which he criticized as leading to a path toward nuclear armament for Iran. Trump firmly stated that the deal must either be substantial or there will be no deal, reinforcing his stance against unfavorable agreements.
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