Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior US official said a pending agreement with Iran would lead to Washington obtaining Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile, with the deal including Lebanon and aiming for regional peace, though Iran's nuclear program dismantling and compliance remain key conditions.

• A US official stated that a pending MOU with Iran would lead to Washington obtaining Tehran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
• The deal includes Lebanon, where Israel is fighting Iran's proxy group Hezbollah, and aims for regional peace.
• Iran's weakened control over the Strait of Hormuz is said to have improved US leverage in negotiations.
• The agreement requires Iran to dismantle its nuclear program and allow inspections, with benefits contingent on compliance.