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Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its uranium, nuclear chief says

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8 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami reaffirmed that Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or surrender its uranium stockpiles, despite U.S. demands for significant cuts in enrichment capacity amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges addressing the Strait of Hormuz tensions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a tougher nuclear regulatory environment as Iran firms up its enrichment stance, closing the door on any reliance on reduced enrichment in supply chains or energy projects linked to the region. This sharpens geopolitical risks that could impact energy and transport startups dependent on Strait of Hormuz stability.

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