A senior Iranian official has denied reports suggesting that Tehran agreed to transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to another country, according to statements shared with Reuters on Sunday.
The official stated that discussions related to Iran’s nuclear program were not part of the initial understanding currently being discussed with the United States. He emphasized that no decision has been made regarding the export or removal of Iran’s enriched uranium reserves.
The comments come after reports indicated that Washington and Tehran were close to reaching a temporary arrangement aimed at easing regional tensions. According to earlier reports, the proposed deal could extend the current ceasefire for an additional 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international commercial shipping.
Under the reported proposal, ships would be allowed to pass through the strategic waterway without additional restrictions or transit fees. Iran would also reportedly remove naval mines that had previously raised concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region.
In exchange, the United States was expected to ease pressure on Iranian ports and provide sanctions waivers that could allow Iran to resume oil exports more freely on global markets.
The reported draft framework also mentioned possible future talks on limiting uranium enrichment activities and broader negotiations related to Iran’s nuclear program. However, Iranian officials insist that these matters remain unresolved and would only be discussed during negotiations for a final agreement.
Diplomatic discussions between both sides are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with mediators attempting to create conditions for wider talks on sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, and regional stability.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, carrying a significant share of global energy supplies. Any reduction in tensions around the passage could help stabilize international energy markets and reduce concerns over disruptions to oil shipments.