Iran Rejects Overseas Transfer of Enriched Uranium
Iran has ruled out transferring its enriched nuclear material to another country as part of any potential agreement with the United States. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei made the announcement on Wednesday, November 11, warning that renewed American military strikes would trigger retaliatory attacks against US military bases.
Iran Rejects Transfer of Enriched Uranium to Russia
Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would retain its entire stockpile of enriched nuclear material despite international pressure.
Speaking during a televised interview, he said Iran had informed Russia that its nuclear material would remain within Iranian territory.
Rezaei maintained that the material was required for developing nuclear-powered ships and submarines.
Russia had previously offered to receive Iran’s enriched uranium under a possible agreement aimed at addressing Western concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US Military Bases
Rezaei warned that further American attacks would prompt retaliation against US military installations, including facilities in European countries if they were used to launch strikes against Iran.
He also stated that Tehran and Washington were not currently engaged in direct negotiations.
The warning follows a more restrained approach from US President Donald Trump, whose administration has recently emphasised economic pressure over additional military operations.
IAEA Estimates Iran Held 440.9 Kg of Enriched Uranium
The International Atomic Energy Agency estimated that Iran possessed 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% before American and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.
The quantity remaining after those attacks has not been independently established.
Western governments accuse Tehran of pursuing nuclear weapons, an allegation Iran denies.
Washington insists that nuclear restrictions must form part of any agreement to end the conflict. Iran has submitted a proposal through Qatar but maintains that negotiations can proceed only after the United States meets seven conditions.
