In a shocking revelation, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi confirmed this week that nearly 900 pounds of potentially enriched uranium have gone missing in Iran. Let that sink in for a moment: 900 pounds of nuclear material—enough to pose a significant threat to global stability—is suddenly unaccounted for in the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. This is no bureaucratic error; it’s a terrifying indication of Iran’s dangerous nuclear ambitions and deception.
Appearing on Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum,” Grossi explained that Iranian officials claim the uranium was moved in anticipation of recent U.S. military strikes against their nuclear facilities. But this explanation leaves more questions than answers. Where exactly has Iran hidden this uranium, and who else might have access to it?
On Saturday, President Trump’s administration took decisive action, launching precision strikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The Natanz facility—infamous for its illegal enrichment activities—suffered “very serious damage,” crippling a significant portion of its centrifuge operations. Isfahan was also hit, though the full extent of damage remains undisclosed. These decisive actions sent a clear message: America will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran threatening the safety of our allies and the security of our homeland.
Yet even with these successful strikes, the disappearance of 900 pounds of enriched uranium underscores the broader danger posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Grossi himself emphasized the urgent need to resume international inspections in order to locate this nuclear material and ensure it does not fall into even more dangerous hands. “My job,” Grossi said plainly, “is to account for every gram of uranium in Iran or any other country.”
Iran’s regime has consistently lied, cheated, and manipulated the international community, and this latest deception cannot go unanswered. The rogue nation has violated countless agreements and concealed their nuclear activities for decades, all while funding terrorist groups and threatening Israel and the United States. Under President Trump, America has consistently pursued a robust “maximum pressure” policy aimed at stopping Iran’s nuclear threat and protecting the American people and our allies. But this recent revelation makes it clear we must redouble those efforts and enforce accountability on Tehran like never before.
Vice President JD Vance recently pointed out that Iran’s uranium is enriched to 60 percent purity, and without the capability to reach 90 percent enrichment, the regime cannot yet produce a nuclear weapon. While this fact provides some comfort, it is hardly reassuring, as Iran has repeatedly shown its willingness to break international norms and pursue nuclear capability by any means necessary. The disappearance of such a significant amount of enriched uranium is a chilling reminder that Iran’s nuclear ambitions are far from contained.
The international community must rally around the U.S. and demand full transparency from Iran immediately. Grossi’s call for inspections must be heeded and enforced without delay. America First means protecting American citizens by eliminating threats before they have a chance to reach our shores. President Trump has shown leadership and resolve with these targeted strikes, but the work is far from over.
We must continue to put maximum pressure on Iran economically, diplomatically, and militarily until the regime abandons its nuclear ambitions completely. We must also hold accountable those who enabled Iran’s nuclear deception—namely, the previous Biden administration, whose disastrous Iran nuclear deal emboldened Tehran to ramp up its enrichment activities and deceive international inspectors.
America cannot afford complacency when it comes to Iran. President Trump has rightly prioritized border security, manufacturing revival, education reform, and ending foreign wars, but confronting Iran’s nuclear threat remains a central pillar of our national security. The stakes are too high, and the threat is too real. We must remain vigilant and unapologetic in our pursuit of security, freedom, and peace.