Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:23am on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
Donald Trump said recovering uranium from Iran would be a “long and difficult process” following US strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities last year. Referring to “Operation Midnight Hammer,” Trump claimed the sites were completely destroyed, leaving behind what he calls “nuclear dust”, a term he uses for enriched uranium or residual material from the attacks. He reiterated that Iran’s uranium stockpile could eventually be transferred to the United States. However, Tehran has denied any such arrangement. The remarks underscore ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme and highlight technical and political challenges in post-strike recovery efforts. (PC: X)
