Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that no enriched nuclear material will leave the country, warning of consequences for any new U.S. attacks. Following U.S. officials' comments downplaying military action against Iran, Rezaei emphasized that any further U.S. aggression would be met with responses against American bases. Iran's Supreme Leader has directed that uranium near weapon-grade levels must not be exported. Iranian officials condemned a U.S. reward for information on their nuclear program, calling it repugnant. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. escalated after joint attacks in February, with Iran demanding the lifting of sanctions in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leaders criticized U.S. military threats and emphasized their right to nuclear energy for civilian purposes.