Trump Claims U.S. and Iran to Jointly Excavate Iranian Uranium for America; Iran Denies and Calls It Lies

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran will jointly excavate Iran’s nuclear facilities and transfer uranium to America. In response, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf accused Trump of making seven false claims within an hour. Iran stated that it will not send its uranium abroad and, although willing to open the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade will remain in place.

According to Trump, representatives from both countries will jointly inspect the nuclear sites damaged by bombing, using heavy machinery to excavate and remove uranium. He also asserted that Iran has agreed never to close the Strait of Hormuz again and indicated that another round of talks could take place over the weekend, with a peace agreement possibly reached within a day or two. However, Iran has accused President Trump of lying.

Ghalibaf stated, “Such claims neither signify an American victory in the war nor offer any benefits in negotiations.” He added that attempts to influence the public via social media are underway, but the Iranian people will not be swayed by U.S. falsehoods. Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security Council, also clarified that Iran will not transfer its uranium abroad.

Rezaei said, “There will be no agreement to fully cease uranium enrichment or to terminate it, as Iran considers it part of its peaceful nuclear program.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei echoed this, rejecting Trump’s claims and emphasizing that uranium holds significance for Iran akin to its own soil and will never be exported under any circumstances.

Trump mentioned that while Iran is ready to open the maritime route known as the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade will continue. The U.S. Central Command has also notified that the blockade will remain in effect until President Trump orders otherwise. Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warned that if the U.S. continues the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open indefinitely. According to him, vessel movements will follow specific routes and require Iran’s permission.

Ghalibaf remarked that whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open or closed will not be determined by social media claims but by physical circumstances. Following Iran’s declaration to open the Strait of Hormuz during a ceasefire, international oil prices have dropped. Brent crude fell nearly 9% to $90.38 per barrel, marking the lowest level since March 10.