Supreme leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered that the country's enriched uranium stockpile must remain within its borders, complicating ongoing peace talks with the United States. This directive comes amid heightened tensions and a shaky ceasefire following military conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Iranian officials express deep suspicion regarding US intentions, fearing that any agreement could leave them vulnerable to future attacks.
- ▪Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
- ▪Israeli officials claim that US President Trump assured them that Iran's uranium stockpile would be removed as part of a peace deal.
- ▪Iranian officials believe that sending uranium out of the country would make them more vulnerable to attacks.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say — Korea Times
- ▪ Iran’s Supreme Leader orders enriched uranium to stay in country, complicating US nuclear talks — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Exclusive: Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Where is Iran’s supreme leader? — Financial Times — World
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:35 +0800 |
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Supreme leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources saySign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsIsraeli officials said US President Donald Trump has assured Israel that Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be sent out of Iran and that any peace deal must include a clause on this.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 21, 2026, 06:29 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 06:47 PMListenDUBAI - Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks.Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s order could further frustrate US President Donald Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.Israeli…
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