The Trump administration on Wednesday refuted claims that Iran relocated enriched uranium prior to US airstrikes, as tensions heightened regarding the impact of the strikes on Tehran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump took action by authorizing military strikes and subsequently declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, seeking acknowledgment for the decision.
Reports emerged suggesting Iran may have transferred enriched uranium before the US military actions, raising questions about the effectiveness of the strikes in halting Tehran’s nuclear advancements.
The US government countered these reports, emphasizing the potential consequences of accepting such claims without substantial evidence.
The dispute over Iran’s uranium activities follows a period of heightened confrontation between the US and Iran, after the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018.
The administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, urging the international community to hold Iran accountable for its actions.
The nuclear dispute has become a focal point of geopolitical tension, with broader implications for US-Iran relations and regional stability in the Middle East.