Overview
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States met its initial war objectives in roughly five weeks.
- He said Iran holds nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium enriched to 60%, which is close to weapons grade.
- Wright said Department of Energy teams are monitoring Iran and stand ready to help move or secure nuclear material if a plan calls for it.
- He said the Navy is clearing hazards in the Strait of Hormuz after the White House paused Project Freedom, a U.S. convoy plan, at Iran’s request to spur talks.
- The remarks follow competing claims about the conflict’s status, with President Trump telling Congress hostilities have ended and Israel’s prime minister saying the war is not over.