Washington/Doha, May 26: Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran to immediately hand over its enriched uranium to the United States or destroy it under international supervision, even as US forces carried out fresh “self-defence” strikes on Iranian targets amid continuing tensions in West Asia.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Iran’s enriched uranium as “Nuclear Dust” and said any future agreement must ensure its destruction.

“The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event,” Trump wrote.

Uranium Issue Remains Key Sticking Point
Since the outbreak of the ongoing Middle East conflict on February 28, Trump has repeatedly stated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remains the central objective of US policy.

Iran has consistently denied allegations that it intends to build nuclear weapons using highly enriched uranium.

The latest remarks came amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations involving Iran, Qatar and the United States over a possible framework to end hostilities.

US Conducts Fresh Strikes In Southern Iran
Meanwhile, the US military confirmed fresh strikes on Iranian targets, describing the operation as a defensive action aimed at protecting American troops.

According to US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins, US forces carried out strikes on missile launch facilities and boats allegedly attempting to place mines in southern Iran.

“US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” Hawkins said in a statement.

The strikes have raised concerns over the stability of the fragile ceasefire that reportedly began on April 8.

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Iranian Leaders Hold Talks In Doha
The military action coincided with high-level talks in Doha involving senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Iranian delegation held discussions with Qatar’s Prime Minister regarding a possible diplomatic settlement with Washington.

Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion
Trump also said any future agreement linked to ending the Iran conflict should include wider participation in the Abraham Accords.

He urged countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and Jordan to formally join the agreements aimed at normalising ties with Israel.

“After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords,” Trump said.

He added that while he could accept “one or two” countries declining to sign, most nations involved should support the initiative.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Maintain Conditions
While Egypt, Jordan and Turkey already maintain diplomatic ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia has repeatedly stated that any normalisation agreement must include a clear path toward Palestinian statehood.

Pakistan has also maintained that it cannot establish diplomatic relations with Israel without progress on the Palestinian issue.

Trump, however, claimed negotiations were progressing positively and said talks with Iran were going “nicely,” while warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to further military escalation.