[69476] Reports in Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei ordered to keep enriched uranium within the country's territory

Mojtaba Khamenei orders a hardening of positions on the nuclear issue

Throughout the day (May 21, 2026), it was reported in various media outlets in Israel that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, has ordered that high-level enriched uranium be kept within Iran's sovereign territory.

According to a report in ynet News, known for its national news coverage, Iranian officials confirmed that the order refers specifically to uranium enriched to a level of 60%. The details echoed in other channels, including Israel News Without Censorship and News 8200, which described the move as "dramatic."

At the same time, Israel Hayom, identified with right-wing positions and a critical approach toward Iran, also reported on the directive from the younger Khamenei. The reports come during a period of high security tension surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, as the decision to prevent the removal of the enriched material from the country is perceived as a further step toward deepening nuclear activity in defiance of Western demands.

As of now, no official response has been issued from Tehran to verify the details beyond leaks attributed to unnamed officials, but the reports according to ynet News focus on the implications of this decision on the international dynamics with the Ayatollah regime.