Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
Summary
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. expects a response from Iran soon regarding ongoing nuclear issues. He explained that although military goals in the conflict have been met, ending Iran’s nuclear program is still a key objective, likely through negotiation but possibly by other means.Key Facts
- President Trump expects a reply from Iran soon about nuclear negotiations.
- Military objectives in the conflict with Iran took about five weeks and are mostly achieved.
- The U.S. aims to end Iran’s nuclear weapons program, but the path to this is unclear.
- Iran’s military forces, including Navy and Air Force, have been largely destroyed in recent operations.
- Iran has about 1,000 pounds of uranium enriched to 60%, close to weapons grade levels.
- The Department of Energy has nuclear experts ready to handle and possibly remove Iran’s enriched uranium if needed.
- It is not yet decided who will physically handle the uranium—whether international inspectors, U.S. officials, or military forces.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) questions Iran’s claims that its nuclear program is purely for civil use.
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