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West Asia War: Donald Trump claims Iran to return ‘nuclear dust’ amid peace talk
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 09:04 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
Donald Trump claimed Iran has agreed to return “nuclear dust” and not pursue nuclear weapons. The statement comes amid ongoing US-Iran talks and a fragile ceasefire, with both sides aiming for a broader peace deal

US President Donald Trump. File pic
Amid the concerning situation still continuing in West Asia, US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that Iran has agreed to return its "nuclear dust" to the United States. Trump asserted that the understanding comes as part of broader assurances from Tehran, as part of the peace deal, not to pursue its ambition to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Speaking to the media outside the White House on Thursday, Trump emphasised that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a top priority for his administration.

