Democracy Dies in DarknessIran has not confirmed Trump’s claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement.Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:49 p.m. EDTyesterday at 5:49 p.m. EDTPresident Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office on Monday. (Salwan Georges/For The Washington Post/Pool) and President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over “nuclear dust” that was buried by last year’s U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, a claim that, if accurate, would be a significant step in U.S. efforts to reduce Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon.What readers are sayingThe comments express skepticism and disbelief regarding Donald Trump's claims about Iran agreeing to hand over "nuclear dust." Many commenters criticize Trump's credibility, suggesting he frequently lies and lacks understanding of scientific and diplomatic matters. There is also... Show moreThis summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.