Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium to Stay

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On May 21, 2026 Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered that roughly 440 kg (970 lb) of up to 60% enriched uranium must remain in-country, directly opposing reports of a Trump proposal that would require Iran to ship out the stockpile. The decision risks derailing nuclear talks and increasing oil volatility and geopolitical risk, likely pressuring crypto, DeFi and other risk assets, raising short-term market volatility and operational headlines for CEXs and token projects.
- Mojtaba Khamenei orders Iran’s 970-pound 60% enriched uranium stockpile to remain in the country.
- The order follows Trump’s latest deal that requires Iran to ship out its enriched uranium stockpile.
- This risks derailing the nuclear talks, increasing oil volatility, and impacting crypto and risk assets.
On May 21, 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium must not leave Iran. The stockpile includes about 440 kg (970 pounds) of highly enriched uranium with up to 60% purity.
The order directly conflicts with reports of Trump’s proposed deal requiring Iran to relinquish or ship out the near-weapons-grade material, a longstanding sticking point intensified after 2025 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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