Trump Says Iran Agrees to Nuclear Weapons Ban as U.S. Moves to Take Possession of Uranium

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Iran has agreed to be permanently barred from producing nuclear weapons, describing the development as a major breakthrough in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Speaking to reporters during a press briefing, Trump claimed Iranian officials had accepted strict limitations on their nuclear program as part of a broader agreement aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.

“They have agreed they cannot have nuclear weapons,” Trump said. “And the United States will be taking possession of the uranium. We’re not playing games anymore.”

The dramatic remarks came just hours after the president revealed that the U.S. planned to take control of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile under a proposed international framework designed to prevent Tehran from advancing toward weapons-grade nuclear capability.

While the White House has not yet released full details of the arrangement, administration officials suggested the plan would involve the transfer, monitoring, or removal of enriched uranium currently held by Iran. The proposal is expected to face intense scrutiny from lawmakers, international allies, and nuclear watchdog agencies.

Iranian officials have not fully confirmed Trump’s characterization of the agreement, though sources close to the negotiations acknowledged that discussions over uranium control and long-term nuclear restrictions are ongoing.

The announcement immediately sparked reactions across global capitals, with supporters calling it a historic diplomatic achievement while critics questioned whether Tehran could be trusted to uphold the terms of any agreement.

Analysts say the move could reshape the geopolitical balance in the region if implemented successfully. However, many warned that negotiations surrounding uranium possession and inspection enforcement remain highly sensitive and could still collapse if either side changes course.

Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, framed the development as proof that his administration’s pressure campaign was working.

“This is something previous administrations talked about for decades,” Trump told reporters. “We’re getting it done.”

The developments come amid rising international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities and growing fears that tensions between the two nations could spiral into a broader regional conflict if diplomacy fails.