U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States does not need an agreement with Iran to obtain enriched uranium. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the material is effectively “entombed” and that, in his view, Iran would not be able to prevent the U.S. if it wanted to pursue it. He added that there is “no reason to,” framing his comments as suggesting that a negotiated arrangement is unnecessary for access.
Trump also addressed Iranian leadership meetings. He said he does not want to meet with Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. At the same time, he left open the possibility of such a meeting if Washington and Tehran were to reach a deal, saying that if it happened, he would be “respectful.”
The reports reflect Trump’s remarks rather than any new verified details about uranium stockpiles, extraction, or enforcement mechanisms. They also do not provide information on whether Iran’s policies or nuclear activities change in response to the comments.
