U.S. Aims to End Iran's Nuclear Program Amid Hormuz Tensions
TL;DR
Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells Face the Nation that the United States intends to end Iran’s nuclear program and restore free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pursuing a negotiated settlement but keeping military options on the table; the administration has blocked Iranian ports, launched Economic Fury to seize IRGC assets, and may involve DOE personnel to remove enriched uranium if negotiations fail. Wright emphasizes Iran’s 60% enriched uranium and argues a nuclear-armed Iran threatens energy security and regional peace, while pausing Project Freedom to push for a deal and signaling it could resume if talks stall.
- Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026 CBS News
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