What will happen to Iran's nuclear material?

"Iran's nuclear program has been a source of strife for decades, with two generations of Iranians now associating words like as yellowcake, centrifuges, and enrichment with crisis, instability, and war. The regime's insistence on uranium enrichment has exposed the country to heavy sanctions, and some estimates have put the direct economic damage at around $3.5 trillion (3 trillion). Throughout the recent military conflicts and fragile ceasefires between Tehran and Washington, the program has once again taken center stage."

"The US seems particularly focused on Iran's nuclear stockpile Tehran is believed to have over 440 kilos (970 pounds) of uranium already enriched to 60%, far above what is necessary for civilian purposes. Theoretically, this material could be enriched further to reach 90% in a relatively short time, making it suitable for use in nuclear weapons."

"Trump often refers to the material as “nuclear dust” in reference to the June 2025 bombing which he claims “obliterated” Iran's nuclear program. Trump has repeatedly stated that the US will take possession of it, but also provided contradictory statements on how this will be done, including claims that the US will be “going in, with Iran, with lots of excavators” to dig it out from under the rubble, presumably after a peace accord is reached."

"In April, Trump said Iran had agreed to hand over its stockpile, while last week he seemed to indicate that the US will “take a hit” because “we have to make a journey down to Iran to take the nuclear weapon.” Iran has yet to confirm any deal involving the uranium stockpile. Talking to US broadcaster CBS In March, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the material remains under the rubble following last year's attack and that"

Iran’s nuclear program has fueled instability for decades, linking enrichment terms to crisis and war for two generations. Uranium enrichment has brought heavy sanctions, with estimates placing direct economic damage around $3.5 trillion. During recent military conflicts and fragile ceasefires, the program has again become central, with the US focused on Iran’s nuclear stockpile. Iran is believed to hold over 440 kilos of uranium enriched to 60%, which could be further enriched to 90% quickly and potentially support weapon use. US President Donald Trump has described the material as “nuclear dust,” claimed it was “obliterated,” and repeatedly suggested the US would take possession, while giving conflicting explanations about how that would happen. Iran has not confirmed any agreement, and its foreign minister said the material remains under rubble after an attack.

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