The question of enriched uranium has become a focal point in the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Iran was ready to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, a statement that Iran categorically denied. This contradiction emphasizes how both nations are leveraging the enriched uranium issue as a strategic tool in their negotiations. Enriched uranium must undergo a process to increase the concentration of uranium-235 (U-235), which is necessary for both civilian nuclear power and military applications. Uranium enriched to around 3-5% is suitable for civilian reactors, while levels above 20% are classified as highly enriched. To create a nuclear weapon, approximately 25 kilograms of uranium enriched to 90% is needed. Currently, Iran possesses an estimated 400-450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, which could potentially be processed into weapons-grade material. However, the lack of comprehensive international monitoring raises concerns about the accuracy of these figures. The enriched uranium dispute is not merely about quantities; it reflects broader issues of trust and strategic positioning in the context of US-Iran relations.