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Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran’s enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
  • United States President Donald Trump reiterated on Thursday that the US will not permit Iran to keep its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
  • The future of the estimated 440kg (970lb) of uranium enriched to 60 percent that Iran is believed to be holding remains a chief sticking point in peace negotiations between the US and Iran.

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran’s enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.

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United States President Donald Trump reiterated on Thursday that the US will not permit Iran to keep its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

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