Pentagon, June 27 (V7N) - The United States has no intelligence suggesting that Iran has removed any portion of its enriched uranium stockpile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated during a press briefing on Thursday.

Responding to growing international concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, Secretary Hegseth clarified, “As of now, we have no credible evidence that Iran has transported or relocated its enriched uranium. Our intelligence agencies continue to monitor the situation closely.”

His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and persistent global scrutiny over Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, which many Western nations fear could be used for the development of nuclear weapons. However, Iran maintains that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful energy purposes.

The issue of uranium enrichment has been a longstanding point of contention between Iran and global powers, particularly since the collapse of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which Iran had agreed to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

International watchdogs, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have also not reported any confirmed movement of enriched uranium from Iran in their recent assessments.

Secretary Hegseth reiterated the U.S. commitment to working with allies to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program remains transparent and within the bounds of international agreements. “We remain engaged with our partners and are prepared to respond appropriately to any escalatory actions,” he added.

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