Iran Ready to Hand Over Enriched Uranium in Major Nuclear Breakthrough
Brief By Newsbrief / 1:10 PM on 24 May 2026
A major development has emerged in the long-running nuclear tensions between Iran and the United States. According to reports, Iran has indicated its willingness to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a proposed agreement with the US. The move is being viewed as a significant turning point in efforts to reduce tensions between the two countries.
Reports suggest that under the proposed deal, Iran could hand over nearly 440 kilograms of enriched uranium. For years, the US has been pressuring Tehran to limit its uranium enrichment program, arguing that the material could potentially be used for nuclear weapons if enriched further.
According to sources, Iran had initially resisted discussing its uranium stockpile during the early phase of negotiations and preferred to address the issue later. However, American negotiators reportedly insisted that Tehran must show an early commitment on the issue, warning that failure to do so could revive military options.
The report also claimed that the US military had recently prepared possible plans targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, including potential bunker-buster strikes on underground nuclear sites in Isfahan and even a joint US-Israel commando operation. Although these plans were reportedly never formally approved, they are believed to have increased pressure on Iran during negotiations.
International Atomic Energy Agency estimates suggest Iran possesses around 970 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity. Israel has repeatedly warned that further enrichment could allow the production of multiple nuclear weapons.
Reports also indicate that one proposal under discussion involves transferring Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, similar to arrangements made during the Iran Nuclear Deal signed during former US President Barack Obama’s administration.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump recently claimed that an agreement to end the conflict is “very close,” with only final technical details still under discussion.