The administration of Donald Trump has declared that Iran will receive no sanctions relief unless it gives up its enriched uranium, as negotiations over a possible peace agreement continue.
The White House has insisted on a “no dust, no dollars” policy, stressing that the Iran government must surrender its nuclear material before gaining any meaningful economic relief.
Trump had revealed on Saturday that the United States and Iran were close to reaching a memorandum of understanding that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows while allowing 30 days for further nuclear negotiations.
However, the proposal sparked concern among several Republicans and supporters of Israel, leading administration officials to clarify that no final deal had yet been reached and that negotiations could still take several days.
A senior administration official stressed that Iran would gain little unless it fulfills commitments to dispose of its enriched uranium stockpile.
“Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, a day after describing the agreement as “largely negotiated.”
According to the official, “95 percent” of the agreement has been completed, though final wording remains under discussion.
The administration also emphasized that there would be no repeat of the controversial 2016 cash transfer under former President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.
“No dust, no dollars — in other words, no highly enriched uranium, then the Iranians aren’t going to get any real relief,” the official said.
Officials added that the new agreement would contain stricter enforcement measures than the previous Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Republican lawmakers including Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz voiced concerns that a rushed agreement could weaken Israel’s security and repeat mistakes made during earlier negotiations.
Under discussion is a possible long-term ban on uranium enrichment, although negotiators are still debating how Iran’s stockpiled nuclear material would be disposed of.
The official acknowledged that the issue remains politically sensitive inside Iran, where leaders must balance international pressure with domestic opinion.
According to the administration, Iran has agreed “in principle” to dispose of its highly enriched uranium, while discussions continue over the exact method and timeline.
Trump has also suggested destroying Iran’s estimated 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium if it is surrendered as part of the agreement.
The proposed arrangement would reportedly involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing the blockade and reducing tensions after months of conflict.
Officials say the final phase of negotiations has become highly delicate, with competing political interests attempting to influence the outcome of the talks.