Iran and U.S. Near Agreement on Disposal of Highly Enriched Uranium

Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of its highly enriched uranium as part of ongoing negotiations with the United States, according to a senior Trump administration official. While the framework has been approved by Iran's supreme leader, a final agreement has yet to be signed. The proposed deal involves a two-step process: the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade, followed by detailed negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. aims for Iran to commit to eliminating its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and addressing other nuclear concerns. Officials are currently working out the specifics of how the uranium will be disposed of. Vice President JD Vance, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are involved in the negotiations. President Trump indicated that the peace deal is "largely negotiated," but emphasized that there is no rush to finalize it, stating that "time is on our side."