Trump Opens Door to Diluting Iran’s Enriched Uranium Inside the Country

US President Donald Trump has agreed that “diluting” Iran’s highly enriched uranium right inside Iranian territory could be a workable path forward. This major shift comes as Washington and Tehran inch closer to signing a landmark memorandum of understanding.

Trump Shifts Stance on Iran’s Uranium, Backs In-Country Dilution Plan

Washington has long pushed for Iran to ship out every gram of its highly enriched uranium. But now, President Donald Trump has quietly changed course. He has agreed that diluting the uranium inside Iran under close UN inspector oversight could serve as a credible nuclear solution.

This marks a significant pivot in the US position. Earlier, America’s demand was firm and non-negotiable all enriched material had to leave Iranian soil. That hardline stance now appears to be softening.

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MOU Takes Shape Hormuz Strait at the Centre

Any concrete steps on Iran’s nuclear programme will only happen inside a broader deal framework. That framework begins with a memorandum of understanding which Trump said on Thursday could be signed as early as this weekend.

The memorandum lays out clear terms. The Strait of Hormuz must open immediately no fees, no conditions. Within 30 days, shipping traffic through the strategic waterway must return to pre-war levels.

What Happens Next Depends on the Deal

The dilution plan is not a standalone decision. It remains tied entirely to whether the two sides can finalise a full agreement. Specific nuclear steps will only move forward once the MOU is in place and a broader deal begins to take shape.

For now, Washington and Tehran appear closer to an understanding than they have been in months with the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile hanging in the balance.