Officials Dismiss Reports of New Directive
A senior Iranian official has rejected reports suggesting that Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei issued a new directive requiring enriched uranium to remain inside Iran, calling the claims misleading and politically motivated. The response emerged amid continuing international attention on developments surrounding ongoing discussions related to Iranโs nuclear programme.
According to the official, reports describing a newly issued instruction do not reflect Tehranโs current position. The official stated that no new directive had been introduced and argued that the claims represented what was described as propaganda aimed at undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts and influencing perceptions surrounding the negotiations.
Furthermore, the statement emphasized that Iranโs position has remained unchanged throughout discussions and that there had been no sudden policy adjustment regarding the handling of enriched nuclear material. Officials indicated that Tehran continues to maintain the same approach it has communicated during previous stages of dialogue.
Discussions Expected to Continue in Future Stages
Meanwhile, the Iranian official stated that Tehran intends to manage the downblending process independently rather than transfer the material elsewhere. The official explained that the issue remains under discussion and may become part of future negotiation stages as talks continue to progress.
Consequently, the comments appeared aimed at addressing speculation regarding possible changes in Iranโs negotiating stance. Observers noted that reports surrounding uranium handling and storage have become one of the most closely watched aspects of ongoing diplomatic discussions involving Iran and international parties.
At the same time, analysts believe differing interpretations and media reports can create uncertainty around sensitive negotiations. They noted that public statements from officials often play a significant role in shaping expectations and influencing perceptions during complex diplomatic processes.
As discussions move forward, attention is expected to remain focused on areas of disagreement that may affect future progress and determine the direction of negotiations.
A senior Iranian official denied to me reports that Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei has issued a new order requiring enriched uranium to remain inside Iran, saying they are โpropaganda by the enemies of the dealโ
The official added there are โno new order has been issued,โ andโฆ— Ali Hashem ุนูู ูุงุดู (@Alihashem) May 21, 2026
