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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran denies plans to transfer enriched uranium to US

Apr 18, 2026 07:35 PM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear program,diplomatic denial,Iran-US relations,conflict theater

Summary

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh explicitly denied reports suggesting Iran intends to send enriched uranium to the United States, stating the matter is not under discussion. This statement addresses nuclear program developments and potential diplomatic de-escalation channels, which are central to the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater. The denial serves to clarify Iran's current nuclear posture and dismiss speculation regarding direct engagement with the US on sensitive nuclear materials.

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Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that this issue is not discussed

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Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that sending enriched uranium to the US is not being discussed.

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