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U.S. and Iranian negotiators are nearing a temporary framework agreement, but the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remains unresolved. Iranian officials insist on retaining enriched uranium as a red line, while President Trump has vowed Iran 'will not have a nuclear weapon' and suggested the U.S. could 'take' the material if necessary. Experts warn that retaining uranium, particularly the 60% enriched stockpile, could allow Iran to rapidly advance toward weapons-grade enrichment.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators face unresolved questions over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, with Trump insisting Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and experts warning retained uranium could enable rapid weapons-grade enrichment. Airstrikes on nuclear facilities damaged infrastructure but left the material intact, complicating efforts to secure or neutralize it under international oversight.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators face unresolved tensions over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, with President Trump asserting the U.S. could 'take' the material if necessary. Experts warn retaining enriched uranium, particularly the 60% stockpile, risks enabling rapid advancement to weapons-grade levels, complicating efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.