Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
The IAEA expects to begin inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities in the near future, following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Director General Rafael Grossi stated the need to verify enriched uranium stockpiles, while Iran's Foreign Ministry denied discussing new inspections.
President Trump signed an initial deal with Iran to dilute uranium and waive sanctions, allowing oil sales. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth criticized NATO allies and announced a review of US forces in Europe. Gas prices fell below $4/gallon.
US average gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, following an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program and sanctions relief. Crude oil prices have also dropped significantly this month.
President Trump is reportedly seeking edits to a proposed US-Iran deal aimed at ending recent fighting, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and uranium removal. Negotiations continue, with Iran emphasizing the need to secure its rights.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov states that the proposal to transport Iran's highly enriched uranium to Russia for reactor fuel remains active, though not imposed, awaiting a potential agreement for further elaboration.
Regional officials report the US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and see Iran give up enriched uranium. Details are still being worked out.
US-Iran ceasefire talks mediated by Pakistan face hurdles over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. Israel and Iran fear surprise attacks amid US threats.
President Trump stated the US has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz via a naval blockade and vowed to recover Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile, warning Tehran against pursuing nuclear weapons. Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly ordered the stockpile not to leave the country.
President Trump stated that Iran will not be allowed to possess highly enriched uranium, responding to reports of Iran's supreme leader instructing domestic retention. Trump also emphasized the desire for open passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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NPR's Scott Detrow interviews Scott Roecker from the Nuclear Threat Initiative about the practical challenges and methods for removing Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile, a key concern in nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over Iran's nuclear program as a temporary ceasefire approaches its end. Iran possesses over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% and nearly 300 kg at 20% enrichment, according to the IAEA's May 2025 assessment. The US demands complete surrender of highly enriched uranium and program abandonment, while Iran offers only to dilute its stockpile or accept a five-year moratorium. Russia has offered to host Iran's enriched uranium as a compromise, but Washington has rejected this proposal.
