Iran Rejects Trump's Claim: Refuses Enriched Uranium Transfer, Calls it 'Sacred'

Iran has effectively debunked the claim made by US President Donald Trump, in which he asserted that Tehran had agreed to abandon its uranium enrichment and step back from its nuclear program. Iran has stated that there is no question of such a move. Defying the claims of the US President, Iran has flatly refused to transfer its enriched uranium anywhere or to anyone.

Uranium Stockpile Deemed as Sacred as National Soil

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has categorically rejected Donald Trump's recent claims. ” Iran has explicitly refused to hand over its uranium to any third country, while this statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry comes in response to Trump's claim that Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stock to the United States or a third country. The Iranian spokesperson described this as completely false and baseless.

Nuclear Rights and Resistance Against Psychological Warfare

Baghaei emphasized that enriched uranium is a symbol of Iran's sovereignty and national dignity, which can never be relinquished under external pressure. He further added that such reports being spread by the Trump administration are part of a psychological war and media campaign. Their objective is to pressure Iran and influence ongoing negotiations. He clarified that Iran will never compromise on its rights regarding its nuclear program. Peaceful uranium enrichment is a legitimate right of Iran, protected under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Tensions Over Hormuz Strait and US Blockade Threats

This statement comes at a time when the ceasefire between the US and Iran is in a fragile state, while trump recently issued a new threat to Iran, stating that if a permanent agreement isn't reached, the possibility of extending the ceasefire is low and the blockade will continue. Previously, Iran had announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels but later warned that the situation could change if the US blockade persisted, while iranian officials are consistently insisting that any agreement is only possible by keeping Iran's national security, nuclear rights, and regional sovereignty in mind. Consequently, Iran has re-blocked the Strait of Hormuz due to the continuation of the blockade.

Key Highlights:

Baghaei stated that the claims being made by the US are far from reality. Iran is fully determined to protect both its soil and its enriched uranium. This statement reflects Iran's diplomatic strength. Tehran is sending a clear message that it won't make any concessions, even if the US increases the blockade and military pressure. Analysts believe this statement underlines Iran's strong position in upcoming talks. Iran repeatedly reiterates that enriched uranium is a matter of national pride, considered as sacred as its soil.