The US Department of Energy completed the removal of 13.5 kilograms of enriched uranium from Venezuela in May 2026. The material came from a research reactor and was transported to the US for processing. The operation involved international partners including the United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Uranium enriched above 20% is considered critical material for nuclear non-proliferation and is sought after by the United States in its international negotiations. The operation is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's decommissioning and nuclear non-proliferation program.
Both sources confirm UK participation in the operation
NNSA's Brandon Williams credited the success to Trump's leadership with nearly identical statements in both sources
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (5)
The specific operation duration was less than six weeks
Details about the RV-1 reactor and uranium technical specifications
Final destination specified as Savannah River for processing
Destination described as a Department of Energy complex in South Carolina
Connection of operation to political changes after January 2026
No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.