Iran Rules Out Transfer of Enriched Nuclear Material Abroad, Warns Against Fresh US Strikes
Tehran: Iran has ruled out transferring its enriched nuclear material outside the country, with senior security official Mohsen Rezaei warning that any fresh military attack by the United States would be met with retaliation.
In an interview with Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen television, Rezaei said Tehran would not permit even a small quantity of its enriched nuclear material to be moved abroad. He also stated that there were currently no negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Rezaei warned that any new US military action would lead to a response targeting American bases located far from Iran. His remarks come amid continuing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and the possibility of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
The nuclear issue remains a major point of disagreement. The United States has maintained that Iran’s nuclear programme must be addressed in any negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Iran, meanwhile, has rejected demands to transfer its enriched material outside the country.
The International Atomic Energy Agency had estimated that Iran possessed 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent before the US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. The extent to which that material survived the strikes remains unclear.
Western countries, including the United States and Israel, have raised concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities and their potential military implications. Tehran has repeatedly denied seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
The latest remarks underline the difficulties facing diplomatic efforts to address the nuclear dispute. While discussions and proposals have been reported in recent weeks, the public positions expressed by both sides indicate that significant differences remain.
The situation continues to be closely watched by regional countries and international stakeholders, given its possible implications for security and stability across West Asia.
