Iran says enriched nuclear material will stay in the country

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would keep its enriched nuclear material inside the country.

He also warned that any new US attacks would bring consequences, including possible strikes on US bases.

The comments came as the United States says nuclear issues must be part of initial talks aimed at ending the war with Iran.

Rezaei says no negotiations are currently taking place, while an Iranian official has said Tehran sent Washington a proposal through Qatar.

How much of Iran's uranium enriched to 60% survived attacks on its nuclear facilities in 2025 is unclear.

The statements raised worries about a quick easing of tensions, helping oil prices rise about 1% on Wednesday after they had fallen to two-month lows.

Even if an agreement is reached, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may take time to recover, with risks including mines, insurance costs and shipowners' willingness to sail.