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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Foreign Ministry denies consideration of transferring enriched material to US

Apr 18, 2026 02:35 AM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear program,diplomatic statement,Iran,United States

Summary

The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement rejecting any notion of transferring enriched nuclear material to the United States. This diplomatic denial reinforces Tehran's stance on its nuclear program sovereignty amidst ongoing regional tensions and potential negotiations. The statement serves as a signal to both domestic and international audiences regarding the limits of Iran's nuclear concessions.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Foreign Ministry stated that transferring enriched material to the US was never considered.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the potential recipient of enriched material in the denied scenario.

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