Iran ready to hand over ‘nuclear dust’: Trump

Weather ePaper Today’s Paper Journalism of Courage Home ePaper Politics Explained Opinion India Business Premium Cities UPSC Entertainment Sports World Lifestyle Tech Subscribe Sign In TrendingUPSC OfferIPL 2026US NewsPuzzles & GamesLegal NewsFresh TakeHealthResearch🎙️ Podcast Advertisement NewsWorldUS NewsIran ready to hand over 'nuclear dust': Trump Iran ready to hand over ‘nuclear dust’: Trump Iran has not confirmed Trump’s claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement. By: Express Global Desk 1 min readApr 17, 2026 07:18 AM IST First published on: Apr 17, 2026 at 07:13 AM IST Make us preferred source on Google Share Comments Bookmark Bookmark Print Share Whatsapp twitter Facebook US President Donald Trump said China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over “nuclear dust” that was buried by last year’s US airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, a claim that, if accurate, would be a significant step in US efforts to reduce Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon. There was no immediate confirmation from the Iranian side that it had made the concession in talks with Americans and their Pakistani interlocutors as a two-week ceasefire nears its expiration Tuesday. #WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "…The big thing we have to do is we have to make sure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, because if they do, you want to talk about problems, you'd have problems. It is very important that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, and… pic.twitter.com/c2rp3tVJkQ Previous US claims about Iranian nuclear commitments have turned out to be inaccurate or have fallen through. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More