President Trump, in a Truth Social post on Friday morning, outlined the United States’ plans to ensure that Iran’s enriched uranium can no longer be used for nuclear weapons. He referred to the material left over from Operation Midnight Hammer last summer as “nuclear dust” and mentioned that any remaining nuclear debris would be recovered and confiscated to prevent Iran from retaining its enriched uranium.
It remains unclear whether this plan would require U.S. troops on the ground, depend on Iranian cooperation, or involve other operational details. However, it suggests that the Trump administration is moving forward to achieve its broader objective under Operation Epic Fury:
The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear “Dust,” created by our great B2 Bombers – No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form. This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah [sic] situation in an appropriate manner. Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!! Thank you!
BREAKING: Iran has agreed to hand over ALL their "nuclear dust," and "no money will change hands" WHATSOEVER, per President Trump
Additionally, Trump has now BARRED the Israelis from bombing Lebanon any longer
"They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the USA. Enough is enough!" pic.twitter.com/iXXZXjO8hD
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 17, 2026
The president has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open again. This comes two weeks after Iran violated the original ceasefire agreement, which had been established on the condition that Iran would allow oil to flow through the strait. Although negotiations last weekend were unsuccessful, Iran now seems to be complying after a U.S. blockade of its ports and shipping caused significant disruptions to its economy, resulting in an estimated loss of $1.7 billion in just under a week.
“The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday morning. “This process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump.”
