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US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says 'not there yet'

United States officials report some progress in talks with Iran. Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to end a conflict that has disrupted the global economy. Key issues remain, including Iran's enriched uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The situation fuels uncertainty and impacts oil prices. Negotiations continue with international…

The Economic Times

Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax

Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?

The Guardian - UK

Trump claims 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, vows to recover Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile

President Trump declared the US has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz via a naval blockade, vowing to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. He warned Tehran against pursuing nuclear weapons, stating the US will prevent them from acquiring the material. Despite the blockade, Trump affirmed the US desires…

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Dollar Supported by Middle East Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.13%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...

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We'll probably destroy it after we get it: Trump redraws red line on Iran's nukes

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has, however, issued a directive that the uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters before Trump's comments. Trump also railed against Tehran's intentions to charge fees for use of the Strait of Hormuz off its coast, where a fifth of…

The Economic Times

US, Iran locked on key issues but 'good signs' emerge

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed cautious optimism about diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran, saying there are signs of progress.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Reportedly Issues Directive To Keep Enriched Uranium In The Country

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly issued a directive saying that the country's enriched uranium must remain in the country, casting doubt on whether a deal with the U.S. can be reached.

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Dollar Gains as Crude Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high today and is up by +0.31%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...

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‘Enriched uranium must remain inside Iran’: Mojtaba Khamenei rejects key US demand amid fragile ceasefire talks

Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered the country's near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile to remain within Iran, complicating peace talks. This directive hardens Tehran's stance, as the US and Israel demand its removal. The move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and deep suspicion of further US airstrikes.

The Times of India

Supreme Leader ‘says enriched uranium must stay in Iran’

DUBAI - Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks.

Bangkok Post

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says enriched uranium must stay in Iran: sources

Iran's top leader has ordered that the nation's enriched uranium must stay within the country. This directive complicates peace talks with the U.S. and Israel. U.S. President Trump had assured Israel that the uranium would be sent abroad. Iran believes keeping the material makes it safer. Negotiations continue amid deep…

The Economic Times

'Not a Movie': Trump Aides Panic Over 'Terrible' Plan to Invade Iran for Radioactive Material

Reports indicate internal concerns within Donald Trump's administration over the possibility of US military action in Iran to recover enriched uranium, with no confirmed operational plans from the White House or the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK

Trump Panic: White House Officials Desperately Trying to Stop 'Terrible' PR Raid to Seize Iran Uranium

High-ranking Trump officials express concern over his plan to seize Iran's uranium, citing logistical challenges and potential military risks, while Israel supports the initiative.

International Business Times UK

In 1896, a French scientists left uranium salts in a drawer wrapper. What happened next unlocked the atomic age

A cloudy day led to a scientific accident. Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity when uranium salts exposed photographic plates in a drawer. This finding shattered the idea of stable atoms. Marie Curie later coined the term and discovered new elements. This discovery transformed our understanding of matter and led to nuclear…

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'Clock is Ticking,' Trump again warns Iran as nuclear deal talks hit deadlock

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding stalled nuclear negotiations. He stated that time is running out for Tehran to reach an agreement on uranium stockpiles and sanctions relief. Both nations remain far apart on key demands. Tensions are high in the Middle East, with…

The Times of India

From uranium transfer to frozen assets, US sets 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal

Iranian media reported on Sunday that the United States “offered no tangible concessions” in its latest response to Tehran’s proposed agenda for negotiations aimed at ending the war that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and has remained paused since April 28.

The Economic Times

Iranian media says US offered ‘no tangible concessions’ in response to proposal

Iran states the United States has not offered any real concessions in its latest response to Iran's peace proposal. The US reportedly demanded Iran operate only one nuclear site and transfer its enriched uranium. Iran's proposal sought an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Israel's actions in Lebanon, and…

The Economic Times

UCIL to extract uranium from Hindustan Copper's tailings, to set up recovery plant in Jharkhand: CMD

Uranium Corporation of India will establish a new plant in Jharkhand. This facility will extract uranium from waste materials produced by Hindustan Copper. The move aims to boost India's domestic uranium supply for nuclear power and defense. This initiative will convert waste into a valuable resource. It also supports India's…

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Ur Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Ur Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:URG) said production momentum improved at its Lost Creek uranium operation during the first quarter of 2026 and that its Shirley Basin mine has begun initial mining activities, positioning the company for what management described as an “inflection year.” President and CEO M

Latin Times

Trump Says He Tossed Iran Proposal After First Sentence: What Was in the Deal?

President Donald Trump said he rejected Iran's latest proposal after reading only its opening line, a blunt sign that U.S.-Iran talks remain deadlocked over Tehran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the terms for ending the war.

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‘We pulled it off without firing a missile’: Obama reminds everyone what the Iran nuclear deal actually accomplished before Trump walked away from it

A new deal doesn’t seem close.

The Guardian - AU

Secret documents reveal preferred Australian nuclear submarine base – and warn it could be a military target

Port Kembla residents will likely resist base due to risk of nuclear accident and potential as target for ‘military adversaries’, documents state

The Independent UK

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

The Economic Times

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

Iran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict have stalled with Iran refusing to end its nuclear program or relinquish its ‌stockpile of enriched uranium.

Latin Times

US-Iran Talks Stall After Tehran Refuses Up-Front Nuclear Concessions

US-Iran peace talks have stalled after Tehran refused to make immediate nuclear concessions and instead pushed for a permanent ceasefire before addressing its uranium program, according to officials familiar with the negotiations.

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