Trump takes firmer tone on controlling Iran uranium

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Donald Trump said he could accept about 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed buried at Iranian nuclear sites.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump suggested he might be OK with about 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities targeted by U.S. military strikes.

WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: Trump was reacting to the reported existence of highly enriched uranium believed buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities.

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