US President Donald Trump said on Thursday made two announcements. One was related to Iran while the second announcement was regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump said that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, claiming the two sides are close to reaching a deal that could end six weeks of conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump framed the development as a major breakthrough in ongoing negotiations. “They’ve agreed to give us back the nuclear dust,” he said, using his term for enriched uranium that Washington believes could be used to build nuclear weapons. “There’s a very good chance we’re going to make a deal.” He cast doubt on the need to extend the current ceasefire. “I’m not sure it needs to be extended,” he said, adding that Tehran is now more flexible than before. "We have a very good relationship with Iran right now, as hard as it is to believe," Trump said. "And I think it's a combination of about four weeks of bombing, and a very powerful blockade."
Trump: Iran’s agreed they WON’T have nuclear weapons, 'very powerfully'
— RT (@RT_com) April 16, 2026
'They’ve agreed to give us back the NUCLEAR DUST'
'It’s way underground, because of the attack we made with the B-2 bombers' https://t.co/em0P7C55xQ pic.twitter.com/7ZOvbFh70v
Trump said the next round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place as soon as this weekend, indicating momentum in negotiations.Iran's nuclear ambitions were a sticking point at last weekend's talks. The US proposed a 20-year suspension of all nuclear activity by Iran - an apparent concession from longstanding demands for a permanent ban. Tehran suggested a halt of three to five years, Reuters reported.
Trump also announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a move aimed at easing broader regional tensions. He said the truce would begin at 5 pm New York time and directed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine to “work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE.”
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by Trump COMES INTO FORCE https://t.co/cflZDHeZHc pic.twitter.com/9dGfv7UVPg
— RT (@RT_com) April 16, 2026
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