Trump: US Will Work with Iran to ‘Dig Up’ Enriched Uranium, Predicts ‘Golden Age of Middle East’/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Trump’s two-week Iran ceasefire gained support from global leaders. Trump said the U.S. may help remove Iran’s enriched uranium. Iran has not confirmed the uranium removal or broader agreement terms.
Trump Iran Ceasefire Quick Looks
- Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire
- World leaders voice support for deal
- Trump proposes removing enriched uranium
- Iran has not confirmed uranium plan
- Strait of Hormuz begins reopening
- Israel backs ceasefire but continues Lebanon fighting
- UAE and Kuwait report new drone attacks
- Oil shipments resume through Hormuz
- Trump predicts “Golden Age of Middle East”
- Negotiations on tariffs and sanctions continue
Deep Look: Trump Ceasefire With Iran Gains Support But Questions Remain
President Donald Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran drew support from several world leaders Wednesday, while uncertainty remained over key elements of the agreement, including the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump said the United States would work with Iran to “dig up and remove” enriched uranium buried following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes last summer. The president also stated that Iran would not be allowed to continue uranium enrichment.
“There will be no enrichment of Uranium,” Trump wrote on social media, adding that the buried material had not been disturbed since earlier attacks. He also said negotiations over tariffs and sanctions relief were ongoing.
However, Iranian officials have not confirmed any agreement to remove enriched uranium or cooperate with the United States on recovery efforts, leaving a major component of the proposed deal uncertain.
The ceasefire agreement came after diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged Trump to delay additional military action while negotiations continued. Trump ultimately agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities.
Global Leaders Support Ceasefire
Several world leaders welcomed the ceasefire announcement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel supports the U.S. effort to ensure Iran no longer poses a nuclear or military threat. However, Netanyahu clarified that the ceasefire does not apply to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel continues operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Leaders in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia also expressed support for the ceasefire, viewing it as an opportunity to reduce tensions in the region.
Trump predicted the agreement could usher in what he called a “Golden Age of the Middle East,” saying both Iran and the international community were ready for peace.
“A big day for World Peace,” Trump wrote, adding that the United States would help manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and assist reconstruction efforts.
Strait of Hormuz Begins Reopening
Following the ceasefire announcement, ships began moving through the Strait of Hormuz again.
Two vessels — the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier “Daytona Beach” and the Greek-owned “NJ Earth” — were among the first to transit the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes, typically carrying about 20 million barrels of oil per day and roughly one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas shipments.
The reopening eased global market concerns after Iran’s earlier blockade disrupted energy supplies and pushed oil prices higher.
U.S. Role in Managing Shipping
Trump said the United States would help manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure stability during the ceasefire period.
He indicated U.S. forces would remain nearby to help maintain order and support the reopening.
Trump also suggested economic opportunities could follow the ceasefire, saying reconstruction efforts could generate significant financial activity.
“Iran can start the reconstruction process,” Trump wrote.
Fresh Attacks Reported
Despite the ceasefire, new attacks were reported across the region.
Officials in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported incoming Iranian drones, highlighting the fragile nature of the agreement.
Iran has launched repeated strikes against regional targets during the conflict, which has created ongoing instability across the Middle East.
Uranium Plan Remains Major Question
Trump suggested that many elements of a broader agreement were already in place, including parts of a proposed 15-point plan previously rejected by Iran.
However, Iranian officials have not confirmed these claims, leaving uncertainty over whether negotiations are progressing toward a longer-term deal.
The fate of Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the most critical issues in the ceasefire negotiations.
Fragile Path Forward
While the ceasefire has reduced immediate tensions and allowed shipping to resume, unresolved issues — including uranium removal, sanctions relief, and regional security — continue to complicate negotiations.
The coming days will determine whether the ceasefire evolves into a broader peace agreement or whether tensions escalate again.
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