politics
April 16, 2026
US rejects Russian plan to take Iran's enriched uranium, the Kremlin says
Washington has rejected Moscow's proposal to take Iran's enriched uranium, the Kremlin says, adding that Russia remains open to reviving the initiative
TL;DR
- Russia's proposal for Iran to send its enriched uranium to Russia for hosting remains an option.
- The US had previously rejected this proposal.
- Iran insists its uranium enrichment is for civilian use and is a sovereign right.
- Russia is ready to revive the initiative and claims full cooperation with the IAEA.
- The IAEA has reportedly never acknowledged any Iranian attempt to make nuclear weapons.
- The US has demanded Iran dismantle its nuclear infrastructure and hand over enriched uranium.
- Reports indicate ongoing indirect contacts between the US and Iran, with past talks ending without breakthroughs.
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