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# Iran says enriched nuclear material will not leave the country
- URL: https://newsanek.com/iran-enriched-uranium-stay-in-country/
- Published: 2026-11-12T03:32:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-12T03:50:28.000Z
- Description: The statement comes as the war between the US and Iran enters its ninth month, and talks remain stalled. Oil prices rose about two per cent after the remarks, which can push up fuel and transport costs for families.
- Author: Kumar Ujjwal
- Tags: World, #sub-international, #trending, #trending-world, #sm-52, #smemo-surprise, #running

Iran will not let even one particle of its enriched nuclear material leave the country.

Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, said this in televised remarks on Wednesday, November 11.

He also warned that any new US strikes on Iran would bring consequences.

Any new attacks, he said, would be met with strikes on US bases far away.

So what is enriched nuclear material? It is uranium that has been processed to a higher level.

Iran's stock is enriched to 60 per cent, which is far above what civilian use needs.

Israel, the United States and other Western countries accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons. Iran denies this.

### Key points

- Iran says its enriched nuclear material will stay in the country.
- Security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned of consequences for any new US strikes.
- Rezaei says there are no negotiations between Tehran and Washington right now.
- Oil prices rose about two per cent after his remarks.

## Why does Iran's uranium stockpile matter so much?

The International Atomic Energy Agency, known as the IAEA, estimated that Iran had 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 per cent.

That was before Israel and the US attacked Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.

How much of that stock has survived is still unclear.

Iran's Nuclear Stock and Oil Prices

**440.9 kg**Enriched uranium estimated by IAEA

**60 per cent**Enrichment level of Iran's stock

**$93.64**Brent crude after the remarks

Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report

In May, two senior Iranian sources said the Supreme Leader had ordered that the uranium should not be sent abroad.

Russia had offered to take in and store the uranium. Rezaei said Iran has informed Russia of its decision.

## What does this mean for talks with Washington?

Rezaei said there are currently no negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

The US has said nuclear issues must be part of any first talks to end the war.

Iran has sent a nuclear proposal through Qatar.

A senior Iranian official said last week that it will be discussed only after the US meets seven demands set by Tehran.

US officials have played down the need for more military action.

Analysts say President Donald Trump has taken a more conciliatory tone since his party lost the November 3 midterm elections.

## How are oil prices reacting to this?

Oil prices rose about two per cent after the remarks. Brent crude gained $2.15 to reach $93.64 a barrel.

In the previous session, prices had touched two-month lows.

Higher oil prices can mean costlier fuel and transport.

For families, that can show up in the petrol bill and the cost of travel.

Attacks on ships have also continued in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway in the Gulf.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, known as UKMTO, said on Wednesday it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker there.

The status of the crew and the damage are unknown.

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### Sources

- [cnbctv18: Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/iran-will-not-allow-enriched-nuclear-material-to-leave-the-country-security-chief-says-20031700.htm?ref=newsanek.com)
- [Dawn: Oil up 2pc as Iran official says country will keep enriched nuclear material](https://www.dawn.com/news/2043835?ref=newsanek.com)
- [Yahoo Finance UK: Iran security chief rejects transfer of nuclear materials out of the country](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/iran-security-chief-rejects-transfer-132810174.html?ref=newsanek.com)