Tensions Rise Over Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Amid U.S.–Tehran Dispute

Amid ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, former U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would seek to secure Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, warning that failure to reach a deal could prompt tougher measures. In response, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected the remarks as “false,” stressing that Tehran would not yield to pressure. Reports from international media indicate significant disagreements between Washington and Tehran over key aspects of a potential agreement, including uranium reserves and sanctions relief. Regional mediation efforts have been reported, but no concrete outcomes have been announced. The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously noted that Iran possesses substantial enriched uranium stockpiles, with the location of some materials still unclear. Officials on both sides say talks are ongoing, though major differences remain.