Trump: "Possible Agreement Before China Visit... Enriched Uranium to Be Sent to the U.S." (Comprehensive)

Trump's PBS Interview
"Low-Enriched Uranium Production Not Part of the Agreement"
Mentions Possibility of Oil Prices Falling After Agreement
Iran "Reviewing U.S. Proposal"

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the end-of-war negotiations with Iran are nearing their final stage, even publicly disclosing a plan to transfer Iran's highly enriched uranium to the United States. While Iran stated that it is reviewing the U.S. proposal, it also emphasized to the U.S. that sincere participation without coercion is necessary.

On the 6th (local time), in a phone interview with PBC White House correspondent Liz Landers, President Trump responded to a question about whether an agreement with Iran was imminent, saying, "I think so," and added, "There is a very high possibility of reaching an agreement."

Regarding the possibility of concluding the negotiations before his scheduled visit to China next week, President Trump said, "It's possible," and added, "That would be ideal." However, he also stated, "I've had similar feelings during negotiations with them before, so we'll have to wait and see what happens."

U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House

President Trump effectively confirmed the contents of a report by Axios that day. Axios had reported that the United States and Iran are discussing a one-page end-of-war memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The MOU is said to include: a temporary moratorium on Iran's nuclear enrichment; partial lifting of U.S. sanctions against Iran and unlocking of some frozen funds; gradual easing of restrictions on Iran's passage through the Strait of Hormuz; and gradual lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran.

When asked whether the transfer of Iran's highly enriched uranium to the U.S. was part of the agreement, he replied, "It's not 'perhaps'," and clarified, "It (the highly enriched uranium) will go to the United States."

When asked if a clause prohibiting Iran from operating underground nuclear facilities was included, he replied, "That's right." He continued, "They will operate that way for a significant period as a trust-building measure. In other words, we are almost there," he emphasized.

On the other hand, regarding a proposal that has been mentioned in some circles to allow the production of low-enriched uranium at a 3.67% level after a freeze on nuclear enrichment, President Trump drew a clear line, saying, "That is not part of the agreement."

He also mentioned the possibility of easing U.S. sanctions against Iran if the deal is concluded. When asked about the possibility of sanctioning Chinese banks dealing in Iranian crude oil, he said, "If this agreement is reached, sanctions and such will be eased, so there will be no need to worry about those issues."

Trump Warns "Will Bomb If Agreement Fails"

He also warned of the possibility of resuming military action if the negotiations do not succeed. President Trump stated, "If they agree, that's the end of it. If they don't agree, we will bomb them," and added, "If an agreement is not reached, we will attack them again relentlessly."

He suggested that the temporary suspension of "Project Freedom," the U.S. mission to escort merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, is also related to progress in the negotiations.

Regarding the recent surge in oil prices, President Trump argued that prices could sharply drop once a deal is reached. He said, "Right now, there are 1,000 ships loaded with crude oil that cannot move. Once the situation is resolved, a massive amount of oil will flood the market."

He continued, "Many people predicted that oil prices would reach $300 to $350 per barrel, but now it's around $100," and asserted, "Everyone's predictions were wrong, and only mine was correct."

Meanwhile, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also officially announced that it is reviewing the U.S. proposal. Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on social media, "Sincere negotiations must involve a genuine effort to resolve disputes without any form of deception or coercion."

Baghaei further emphasized, citing the 2011 judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), "The concept of negotiations at minimum requires a genuine attempt at discussion aimed at dispute resolution."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.