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Aug 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Enriched uranium stockpile challenges Trump Iran claim
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President Donald Trump said he presided over the “essential Denuclearization of Iran,” but PolitiFact found Iran likely still has nuclear-relevant materials and machinery. When asked for evidence, White House spokesperson Olivia Wales cited Trump-era military operations and a blockade, arguing Iran’s nuclear facilities were obliterated.
WHO: Olivia Wales
WHAT: White House spokesperson Olivia Wales defended Trump’s claim that Iran was “essential[ly]” denuclearized, citing military operations and a blockade despite evidence Iran may retain nuclear-capable materials.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the denuclearization claim in an Aug. 16 Truth Social post, and PolitiFact asked the White House for evidence.
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