Trump: Iran Agrees to Remove Enriched Uranium, End Terror Proxy Support

President Trump told CBS News in a Friday phone interview that Iran has "agreed to everything" in ongoing negotiations, including removal of its enriched uranium stockpile and ending support for terrorist proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

The president said American personnel will work alongside Iranians to retrieve the nuclear material without deploying U.S. ground troops. "Our people, together with the Iranians, are going to work together to go get it. And then we'll take it to the United States," Trump said.

When pressed on who exactly would handle the uranium retrieval, Trump remained vague but emphatic about avoiding military escalation. "No. No troops," he said. "We'll go down and get it with them, and then we'll take it. We'll be getting it together because by that time, we'll have an agreement and there's no need for fighting when there's an agreement."

The breakthrough comes as both sides prepare for weekend meetings to finalize terms. Trump said the U.S. will maintain its current blockade "until we get it done," applying continued economic pressure while diplomats hammer out details. The blockade has effectively choked off Iranian oil exports, as Insider Wire previously reported.

Trump flatly denied reports that the deal involves releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets. "No, we are not paying 10 cents," he said, contradicting Axios reporting about potential asset unfreezing in exchange for the nuclear stockpile.

The president's claim that Iran agreed to cut ties with Hamas and Hezbollah represents a major concession if verified. Tehran has funded and armed these groups for decades as part of its regional strategy against Israel and Western interests. Such a commitment would fundamentally reshape Middle Eastern power dynamics.

For American taxpayers, removing Iran's enriched uranium eliminates the immediate nuclear threat without the massive costs of military intervention. Trump's insistence on bringing the material to U.S. soil ensures direct American control over weapons-grade nuclear materials that could threaten U.S. allies or troops in the region.

The timing proves crucial as markets have remained surprisingly calm despite the ongoing blockade, suggesting traders expect a peaceful resolution. Any collapse in talks could send oil prices soaring and strain the U.S. economy just as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of energy dominance.

Trump's weekend deadline creates pressure on both sides to finalize terms quickly, with American negotiators holding significant leverage through the continued economic blockade that has crippled Iranian revenue streams.