US President Donald Trump affirmed that the United States is focused on acquiring Iran's entire stockpile of highly enriched uranium in the next phase. Trump explained in a statement to reporters from inside the White House that Washington has no desire to keep this stockpile, but rather aims primarily to strip Tehran of it to ensure it is not used militarily.
In a striking statement, the US President indicated that this stockpile might face destruction once Washington takes control of it, emphasizing that his country will not allow Iran to continue possessing it under any circumstances. Trump also touched on the issue of international navigation, affirming the US administration's categorical rejection of any attempts to impose transit fees in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
On the international front, Moscow entered the crisis with a new proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock in the nuclear file. Diplomatic sources reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward an idea to transfer Iran's highly enriched uranium and store it within Russian territory, as an international guarantee to help de-escalate the rising tension between Tehran and Washington.
In contrast, official Iranian positions continue to show resistance to harsh American conditions, with local media in Tehran reporting a categorical rejection of the issue of transferring uranium outside the country. Tehran considers that abandoning its enriched uranium stockpile represents a concession of essential leverage in the ongoing negotiation process with international powers.
For his part, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of the repercussions of any Iranian escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, especially regarding the imposition of a fee collection system. Rubio explained that such steps would make reaching a diplomatic agreement almost impossible, which could push the region towards more complex and dangerous options.
Despite the warning tone, Rubio revealed the existence of positive indicators and tangible developments in the recent talks between Washington and Tehran. The US Secretary described the current situation as having "good signs" that could lead to a comprehensive agreement, noting that the US administration sees a real opportunity to push diplomatic solutions forward at present.
On the ground, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps seeks to assert its control over the world's most important shipping lane, announcing the passage of more than thirty ships through the strait in one day. Iranian military sources confirmed that this movement was carried out in full coordination with the Guard's naval forces, in a clear message about the continuation of navigation under its supervision.
In the context of regional efforts to de-escalate the situation, Pakistan's role emerged as a mediating player seeking to bridge the views between the two parties. Pakistani officials are scheduled to arrive in Tehran today to discuss ways to reduce escalation, in a step that international parties are counting on to open a breach in the wall of the complex nuclear and political crisis.
These moves coincide with news of an anticipated visit by the Pakistani army chief, General Asim Munir, to the Iranian capital to support the dialogue process. This visit comes at a very sensitive time, as the Iranian leadership is studying a comprehensive American proposal aimed at ending the escalation that began last late February.
Questions remain about the extent to which these mediations can persuade Tehran to accept the American demand regarding uranium, especially in light of economic and political pressures. International circles are awaiting the results of these shuttle rounds, which may determine the features of the next phase, whether by reaching a historic agreement or returning to the square of open escalation.
We will get the uranium, we don't need it and we don't want it, and we may destroy it after getting it, but we will not allow them to possess it.
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Trump threatens to destroy Iranian uranium stockpile, Pakistani mediation enters crisis line