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Draft Nuclear Text Addresses Iran's Enriched Uranium Stockpile

Iranian sources reject Western media reports of any deal to transfer or remove enriched nuclear material from the country. The draft text contains no such provision, according to officials close to the negotiating team. Tehran has separately indicated readiness to downblend highly enriched uranium to lower levels.

May 11, 1:52 PM(63 days ago)·1m read4 sources

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Iran has denied Western media claims that it agreed to the removal of enriched uranium as part of ongoing nuclear negotiations. A source close to Iran’s negotiating team said Western media claims of an agreement on removal of enriched uranium are false. The draft text does not include any acceptance of removing enriched nuclear material from Iran.

Iranian sources reject suggestions that Tehran agreed to transfer or hand over its enriched uranium stockpile. There is nothing in the Iranian text indicating acceptance of removing enriched nuclear materials from the country, according to Tasnim, citing a source close to the negotiating team.

The denials come amid persistent reports suggesting a possible breakthrough on the sensitive issue of Iran's nuclear stockpile.

7% and 20% levels. 7% and 20% levels. The statements reflect Iran's position that it will not ship out its enriched material but remains open to altering the enrichment levels domestically.

No further details on the status of the broader negotiations were provided by the sources.

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