Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium to Stay in Country
Iran's Supreme Leader directed that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile must remain inside Iran. Two senior Iranian sources confirmed the directive to Reuters, which hardens Tehran's position on a key U.S. demand.
news.sky.comIran's Supreme Leader has ordered that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium must remain inside Iran. Two senior Iranian sources told Reuters the directive reflects a consensus among the Iranian establishment.
The order prevents any transfer of the uranium stockpile abroad. S. demands in ongoing nuclear discussions. The directive was issued as a formal instruction from the Supreme Leader.
The sources described the move as hardening Tehran's stance on uranium handling. No timeline for further action was provided in the reports. The decision aligns with previous Iranian statements on retaining nuclear materials domestically.
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