JUST IN: President Trump Claims U.S. Will Secure “All Nuclear Dust” from Iran, Announces Israel Prohibited from Further Bombing in Lebanon

Reflecto News – U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States will obtain “all of Iran’s nuclear ‘dust’” — referring to enriched uranium stockpiles and debris from sites previously struck by U.S. B-2 bombers — with no money exchanging hands. He added that the emerging deal with Iran does not cover Lebanon, but the U.S. will separately address the Hezbollah situation, and declared that Israel is prohibited by the U.S. from further bombing in Lebanon, saying “Enough is enough.”

The remarks, posted on Truth Social, come amid accelerated U.S.-Iran negotiations supported by mediators and follow Iran’s recent declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping.

Trump’s Key Claims

• Nuclear “Dust”: Trump asserted Iran has agreed to allow the U.S. to remove all remaining enriched uranium material buried at damaged nuclear sites. He emphasized this material remains under “very exacting satellite surveillance” and has not been touched since the 2025 B-2 strikes.
• No Payment: “No money will exchange hands” for the nuclear material.
• Lebanon Separation: The Iran deal is “not subject to Lebanon.” The U.S. will handle Hezbollah separately.
• Israel Restricted: “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer — they are prohibited by the U.S.A. Enough is enough.”

Trump has expressed optimism that a broader agreement with Iran could be reached soon, potentially without extending the current ceasefire beyond its April 21 deadline.

Context and Reactions

This announcement aligns with reports of incremental progress in backchannel talks facilitated by Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye. Earlier U.S. demands included removal of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles (often called “nuclear dust” by Trump) and a long-term end to enrichment activities.

• On Lebanon: A separate 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon (involving Hezbollah) has taken effect. Trump’s statement suggests strong U.S. pressure on Israel to halt operations there while Washington deals directly with the Hezbollah issue.
• Ongoing Blockade: Despite the Strait of Hormuz reopening for commercial traffic, the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports remains in place as leverage until a “100% complete” deal.

No immediate official reaction from Israel or Iran to the specific “prohibited” language on Lebanon bombing has been detailed, though Israeli officials have previously stressed independent decision-making on security threats from Hezbollah.

Broader Implications

• Nuclear Deal Prospects: Removing the buried enriched uranium could significantly reduce Iran’s near-term breakout capability, a core U.S. and Israeli objective.
• Regional De-escalation: Separating the Iran nuclear track from Lebanon may allow faster progress on the nuclear file while the U.S. addresses Hezbollah through other channels.
• U.S. Leverage: Trump continues to combine diplomatic outreach with maintained military and economic pressure (including the port blockade).

Analysts note that public statements like these often serve as negotiating tactics, but the explicit prohibition on Israeli action in Lebanon represents a notable assertion of U.S. influence over its ally.

This remains a fast-evolving situation with high stakes for nuclear non-proliferation, Lebanon stability, and global energy markets.

FAQs

Q1: What does Trump mean by “all Nuclear ‘Dust’”?
It refers to enriched uranium stockpiles and debris buried at Iranian nuclear sites struck by U.S. B-2 bombers in 2025. Trump claims the U.S. will remove this material with no payment.

Q2: Is the Iran deal linked to Lebanon?
According to Trump, the main deal with Iran is separate from Lebanon. The U.S. will handle the Hezbollah situation independently.

Q3: What did Trump say about Israel and Lebanon bombing?
He stated Israel “will not be bombing Lebanon any longer” and is “prohibited” from doing so by the U.S., adding “Enough is enough.”

Q4: What is the current status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire?
The fragile truce continues, with the Strait of Hormuz reopened for commercial shipping. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports remains active as leverage.

Q5: Has Israel commented on the “prohibited” bombing claim?
No immediate official Israeli response has been reported to this specific statement.

Q6: How does this fit into ongoing talks?
It reflects U.S. efforts to secure nuclear concessions from Iran while managing parallel regional issues, with mediators from Pakistan and others still active ahead of the April 21 deadline.

Q7: Where can I follow verified updates?
Stay with Reflecto News for balanced coverage of U.S.-Iran negotiations, the Lebanon ceasefire, and related developments from all parties.

This is a developing story. Reflecto News will provide updates as reactions emerge from Tehran, Jerusalem, or mediators, or as more details on the nuclear material removal are released.

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