Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on 13/4 that Russia has repeatedly offered to accept Iran's enriched uranium. This offer stands if Tehran and Washington reach a nuclear program agreement requiring third-party storage, according to RIA Novosti.

"President Vladimir Putin mentioned this proposal in his engagements with the US and Middle Eastern countries. We keep this option open, though no movement has been observed from any party," Peskov said.

Peskov voiced concern that the US and Iran failed to agree in last weekend's talks, indicating a risk of prolonged conflict. Russia is ready to support de-escalation efforts.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in Moscow, Russia on 22/1. Photo: *Reuters*

Iran is believed to hold about 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, nearing the 90% weapons-grade threshold. This uranium is a central issue in Tehran-Washington negotiations and a significant concern for the Donald Trump administration.

Russia, with the world's largest nuclear arsenal, has consistently offered to accept this uranium for years. This is part of any deal to limit Iran's nuclear program and ease regional tensions.

Vice President JD Vance stated Washington seeks not only to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons but also to establish mechanisms for this. These include eliminating Tehran's uranium enrichment capability. Vance suggested moving the uranium from Iran to ensure transparency and increase oversight.

The NYTimes, citing informed sources, reported that during Islamabad negotiations, the US proposed Iran halt uranium enrichment for 20 years. Tehran, however, offered 5 years. The two sides also disagreed on removing the uranium from Iran.

During a 12-day conflict in 6/2025, the US and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, claiming to destroy the country's uranium enrichment capability. However, the 400 kg of Iran's enriched uranium remains unaccounted for.

Thanh Danh (According to TASS, Fox, AFP)