Iran Enriched Uranium Deal: Tehran Agrees To Surrender Nuclear Stockpile In US-led Framework

Iran has agreed in principle to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium under a developing agreement with the United States, according to multiple reports. The move is seen as central to efforts to end months of conflict involving Washington, Israel and Tehran, and could also help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease wider regional tensions.

Reports said negotiators are working on a draft framework that would unfold in several stages. The first stage would formally end the war. A second phase would resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. A final step would open a 30-day window for broader discussions on security and nuclear issues.

Iran enriched uranium deal shapes draft framework

According to Reuters, the draft framework includes commitments from Iran to never seek nuclear weapons. Tehran would also enter talks on suspending uranium enrichment and removing its highly enriched uranium stockpile. Axios, cited by Reuters, reported the emerging agreement could include a 60-day ceasefire extension while the Strait of Hormuz reopens to shipping.

During that 60-day period, Iran would reportedly regain the ability to sell oil without current conflict-related restrictions. Negotiations on its nuclear programme would continue in parallel. The 30-day negotiating window mentioned in the framework would focus on a broader follow-up deal, covering both nuclear issues and wider regional concerns raised by the conflict.

Iran enriched uranium deal centred on stockpile handover

The New York Times reported that Tehran has agreed to a statement promising to give up its cache of enriched uranium. United States officials are said to believe the material could have been enough for several nuclear weapons. Two unnamed American officials confirmed that Iran had accepted, in principle, the surrender of the stockpile.

The exact method for disposing of or transferring the highly enriched uranium has not yet been settled. Negotiators are expected to tackle those technical questions in later rounds of talks. The size and status of Iran's uranium reserves had become one of the toughest obstacles during earlier discussions on a wider ceasefire.

United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly described Iran's enriched uranium stockpile as "nuclear dust," and has insisted that stopping Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a key aim of the conflict. American officials also warned that military strikes could resume if Iran refused to compromise on the uranium issue, even if other ceasefire points were already agreed.

Iran enriched uranium deal claims disputed by Tehran

Trump wrote on Truth Social that a "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding was coming together, though final details were still being worked out. Trump also claimed the agreement would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route disrupted by the fighting. Iran's Fars news agency said these claims were "inconsistent with reality."

Despite the reported progress on an Iran enriched uranium deal, Iranian officials expressed public doubt about United States intentions. Reuters reported that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran that the United States was "not an honest party" in talks and that Iran would not give up its "national rights."

Qalibaf reportedly warned that if the United States "foolishly restarts the war," Iran's response would be "more forceful and bitter" than in earlier stages of the conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said there had been some movement toward reducing disputes, but that "issues still need to be discussed through mediators."

Baghaei added that Iran’s main focus remained preventing new United States attacks and easing regional strains, including the fighting in Lebanon. For now, negotiators are concentrating on how to implement any Iran enriched uranium deal, especially the handover of the stockpile, while both sides test each other's willingness to stick to their commitments.

FAQs

What is Iran prepared to do with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium according to the reports?

Iran has agreed in principle to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium under a developing framework with the United States.

What are the three stages outlined in the draft framework for the talks?

The framework envisions (1) ending the war, (2) resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and (3) opening a 30-day window for broader discussions on security and nuclear issues.

What commitments and discussions are expected in the framework regarding Iran’s nuclear program?

Iran would commit to never seeking nuclear weapons, enter talks on suspending uranium enrichment, and discuss removing its highly enriched uranium stockpile; a possible 60-day ceasefire extension could accompany oil sales during this period.

What is known about the procedure for disposing of or transferring the uranium stockpile?

The exact method for disposing of or transferring the stockpile has not yet been settled and would be addressed in later rounds of talks.

What reactions or concerns have been reported from U.S. officials and Iranian authorities?

U.S. officials have warned that military strikes could resume if Iran does not compromise, while Iran's officials have questioned U.S. intentions and warned against renewed conflict; some statements have been described as inconsistent with reality by Iranian media.