Former US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran's nuclear dust, referring to its enriched uranium stockpile, could be destroyed either in the United States or at another location under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This remark came during negotiations involving several Middle Eastern nations.
Abraham Accords Expansion
Among the negotiators, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain are already members of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations with Israel. Trump expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, and Jordan would sign up to the accords in the near future. He emphasized that expanding the accords would contribute to regional stability and economic cooperation.
IAEA Role in Nuclear Disarmament
The proposal to destroy Iran's nuclear material under IAEA supervision is seen as a confidence-building measure to ensure that Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful. Trump insisted that any destruction must be verifiable and transparent, with the IAEA playing a key role in monitoring the process.
Critics have raised concerns about the logistics of transporting nuclear material, but Trump dismissed these as manageable with international cooperation. The former president also reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a stance he maintained during his tenure.
