Iran indicated it will hand over uranium as part of ceasefire agreement: Leavitt

Published April 8, 2026 3:31pm ET



White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that Iran has signaled a willingness to hand over enriched uranium as part of ongoing negotiations with the United States.

Speaking during a White House press conference, Leavitt said stripping Iran of its uranium is “on the top of the priority list” for President Donald Trump as negotiations with Iran continue after reaching a two-week ceasefire agreement Tuesday. 

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