Kremlin: US Rejected Russia's Offer to Secure Iran's Uranium

Russia has put forth a significant diplomatic proposal aimed at de-escalating tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program: offering to take custody of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov revealed that this initiative, personally put forward by President Vladimir Putin some time ago, was ultimately rejected by Washington. Peskov described it as a "very good solution" and indicated Russia's willingness to revisit the idea should the involved parties request it.

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Washington rejected the offer.

This Russian proposal directly addresses one of the core demands from the United States in the ongoing negotiations. The US has insisted that Iran surrender its enriched uranium, estimated at approximately 450 kilograms enriched to 60 percent purity, a significant portion of which is reportedly stored at nuclear sites targeted in recent US-Israel attacks. The US has even threatened to seize the material by other means if Iran does not comply voluntarily.

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Adding another layer to the situation, Peskov also refuted the justifications for the ongoing conflict, stating that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence of Iran pursuing nuclear weapons. He asserted that such accusations have been used as a pretext for aggression. Russia maintains its non-involvement in the conflict, with Peskov stating, "Russia is not participating in this. This is not our war." This stance is further complicated by reports from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who suggested Moscow provides military assistance to Iran in "various directions," though specifics remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, Russia's state nuclear company, Rosatom, has completed the evacuation of its remaining personnel from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant due to escalating safety concerns following recent attacks near the facility.

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The IAEA has never found evidence that Iran is building a nuclear weapon, and that the accusations have been used as a pretext for aggression.