US President Donald Trump has once again demanded that Iran surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium to the United States for destruction or permit it to be destroyed under international supervision at another mutually agreed location. Trump’s latest remarks have renewed international attention on Iran’s nuclear programme and highlighted Washington’s continued concerns about the possible military implications of Tehran’s uranium enrichment activities.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump referred to Iran’s enriched uranium as “nuclear dust” and insisted that the material should either be transferred directly to the United States or eliminated through a supervised international process.
“The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location,” Trump wrote.
He further stated that the process should take place under the observation of the Atomic Energy Commission “or its equivalent,” indicating that international monitoring mechanisms would need to be involved to ensure transparency and compliance.
Trump’s comments came amid intensified diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran’s nuclear issue and broader geopolitical negotiations in the Middle East. At the same time, the US President also linked the future of any potential peace agreement with Iran to a significant expansion of the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered diplomatic initiative launched during his first presidential term.
In another lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed that negotiations involving Iran were “proceeding nicely,” but warned that the failure to achieve a deal could push the Middle East back toward large-scale conflict.
“If a Deal is not done, the Middle East could soon return to the battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before,” Trump stated.
The US President revealed that he had recently spoken with several influential leaders from Muslim-majority countries and important regional allies. According to Trump, these discussions involved figures such as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Trump claimed he informed these leaders that countries participating in discussions connected to a future Iran peace arrangement “should be mandatory” signatories to the Abraham Accords. He argued that the accords had already produced substantial financial, economic, and social benefits for countries that had joined the initiative.
The Abraham Accords were originally signed in 2020 and led to the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Trump has repeatedly described the agreements as one of the major diplomatic achievements of his presidency and has continued advocating for their expansion.
In his latest remarks, Trump specifically urged Saudi Arabia and Qatar to formally join the accords as soon as possible.
“It should start with the immediate signing by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and everybody else should follow suit,” Trump wrote.
Perhaps most notably, Trump also floated the possibility that Iran itself could eventually become part of the Abraham Accords framework if Tehran successfully finalises a peace agreement with Washington. Such a development would represent a dramatic geopolitical shift given decades of hostility between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
“In speaking to numerous of the Great Leaders mentioned above, they would be honoured, as soon as our Document is signed, to have the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of the Abraham Accords,” Trump said.
The diplomatic and political developments unfolded amid reports of explosions in southern Iran near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media outlets reported blasts in the port city of Bandar Abbas as well as nearby coastal regions.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, authorities stated that the situation in Bandar Abbas was under control and that there was no immediate reason for public concern. However, officials had not yet released a detailed explanation regarding the cause of the explosions.
The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that at least three explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas. Meanwhile, Fars News Agency stated that similar sounds were also reported near the coastal towns of Sirik and Jask, both located close to the Strait of Hormuz.
The reports emerged during a period of heightened regional tension involving Iran’s nuclear activities, ongoing diplomatic negotiations, and increased geopolitical manoeuvring among the United States, Gulf states, and regional powers. Trump’s latest statements, therefore,e not only intensified debate over Iran’s nuclear programme but also signalled Washington’s broader ambition to reshape political alignments across the Middle East through expanded diplomatic agreements and strategic pressure on Tehran.
