Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says
Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran will not surrender enriched nuclear material and warned of consequences if the United States launches new strikes.
- Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei declared that the Islamic Republic will not export any enriched nuclear material, warning the United States of consequences if new strikes occur against the country.
- Last week, Iran sent a nuclear proposal to the United States via Qatar, with Tehran stating discussions can only occur after Washington meets seven demands presented by Iranian officials.
- The IAEA estimated Iran held 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% in June 2025, fueling accusations from Israel, the United States, and Western nations that Iran seeks nuclear weapons.
- Rezaei stated that no negotiations are currently occurring between Tehran and Washington, while Washington maintains nuclear issues must be part of any initial talks aimed at ending the war.
- Analysts observe President Donald Trump adopting a more conciliatory tone following the Republicans' defeat in the Nov 3 midterm elections, as United States officials downplay the need for additional military action against Iran.
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Trump has repeatedly cited Iran's nuclear program as the core reason for going to war, but Tehran says it will not hand over any of its enriched uranium.
Iran Rules Out Sending Enriched Uranium Abroad, Warns of Retaliation Against Any Fresh US Strikes
Iran has ruled out transferring enriched uranium abroad and warned of retaliation against US bases if Washington launches fresh strikes, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said.
The Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezai, stated that Tehran had notified Moscow of the decision not to export enriched nuclear materials outside the country. Rezai told Al Mayadeen in an interview that enriched nuclear materials would remain on Iranian territory and would be used exclusively by the Iranian side, transmitting RIA News. "We have informed our Russian friends that enriched materials will remain i…
Iran vows no enriched uranium will leave country, warns US against fresh strikes
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that no enriched nuclear material will be allowed to leave the country. He emphasized that new US strikes would result in retaliation against US bases abroad. The Iranian Supreme Leader has mandated that uranium should not be sent outside of the country. Ongoing tensions have led to no current negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
(Cairo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Sang-hoon = Iran's security chief intensifies amid a nervous war surrounding the resumption of peace negotiations between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz...
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