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General · 17 April 2026

Trump: US to excavate Iran's nuclear dust

Trump: US to excavate Iran's nuclear dust

Plans could affect tensions and future nuclear risks. Donald Trump said on April 17, 2026 that the United States would work with Iran to recover enriched uranium and transport it back to America, describing a slow excavation effort using heavy equipment. He also mentioned material described as “nuclear dust” left after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.

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