US Media: Trump Rejects Idea of Russia or China Managing Iran's Enriched Uranium, Warns Oman Not to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz Affairs
According to a report published on the website of CNN, the US cable news network, on May 27 local time, President Trump stated that he does not want to see Russia or China taking away Iran’s stockpiled highly enriched uranium, and insisted that no discussion about economic aid to Iran would take place before Tehran fulfills its commitments. His remarks took a tougher stance on two key issues, which are central to current negotiations with Iran.
The report said that when asked about the possibility of Moscow or Beijing receiving the uranium—believed to be buried deep underground and approaching nuclear bomb-grade—Trump responded, “No, I wouldn’t be comfortable” (“No I wouldn’t be comfortable,” he said). Earlier this week, Trump had expressed willingness to accept “on-site destruction or destruction at another acceptable location” for the uranium, but did not specify any particular option.
The report noted that, as part of the agreement, Trump today also appears unwilling to ease any economic pressures Iran has long sought.
“We’re not talking about any easing of sanctions or giving money. No sanctions, no money, no nothing,” he said. “We have control of money that they claim is theirs. We’ll keep control of that money, when they behave properly and when they do what’s right, we’ll let them have their money, but right now we’re not doing that.”
The original headline of the report was《Trump offers positions on uranium and financial relief as Iran talks continue》(As Iran Talks Continue, Trump Outlines Stances on Uranium and Financial Relief).
Additionally, it was reported that President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain “open to all,” and that the United States would “watch over it,” adding that this provision is part of the negotiation with Iran.
The report said that Trump also warned Oman not to interfere. “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ‘em up,” the president said.
The report noted that when asked whether he would accept a short-term agreement allowing Iran and Oman to jointly manage this critical waterway, Trump replied: “No, this strait will be open to everyone.” “It’s international waters. No one can control it. We will regulate it. We will regulate it, but no one will control it,” Trump said. “This is part of our negotiations.”
The report mentioned that Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that Iran maintains the view that the management of the strait is unrelated to the United States, but coordination with Oman is possible. This condition has also been reiterated by other Iranian officials.
The original headline of the report was《Trump says US will “watch over” the Strait of Hormuz and warns Oman not to interfere》(Trump Says US Will “Watch Over” Strait of Hormuz and Warns Oman Not to Interfere).
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