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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 34 MIN

Day 86: US Demands Uranium Stockpile for Sanctions

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The United States has proposed a 60-day ceasefire framework that requires Iran to surrender its highly enriched uranium and clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz before any sanctions are lifted. Despite the diplomatic push, Iranian officials continue to reject US sovereignty over the waterway while active combat persists in Lebanon.President Trump is attempting to project regional consensus through a series of calls with leaders across the Middle East, even as he simultaneously threatens military escalation if the current negotiations fail.For the full record of documents and sources, visit nbn.fm.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep161About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Subscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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