Russia Offers a Nuclear Solution to Bridge US-Iran Divide
Russia expressed readiness to assist in narrowing US-Iran differences by removing nuclear materials from Iran and converting them into fuel. While Iran insists on peaceful nuclear power, its enrichment program raises weaponization concerns. Russia proposes aiding negotiations by exporting Iran's excess nuclear material for fuel production.
Russia announced its willingness to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran by facilitating the removal of nuclear materials from Iran for conversion into fuel. This move aims to mend the rift over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, which Iran asserts are purely peaceful, despite Western and Gulf states' fears of potential weaponization.
The crux of the U.S.-Iran dispute centers around uranium enrichment, with U.S. President Donald Trump opposing any Iranian nuclear weapon development, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists on retaining the enrichment capability. Russia has positioned itself as a mediator, with President Vladimir Putin offering to leverage Russia's ties with Tehran to aid negotiations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasized Moscow's commitment to facilitating a resolution, proposing the export of Iran's excess nuclear material for reactor fuel production. As Russia advocates for Iran's right to a civilian nuclear program, it firmly opposes any military intervention. Meanwhile, bilateral ties between Russia and Iran have strengthened, with strategic partnerships and arms deals amid ongoing global tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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