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Kremlin Says U.S. Turned Down Russia's Iran Uranium Offer
(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Russia had offered to take custody of Iran's highly enriched uranium as a diplomatic off-ramp to the ongoing conflict—only for Washington to turn the proposal down.
Speaking to India Today, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov disclosed that President Vladimir Putin had put forward the initiative, personally characterizing it as "a very good solution" that the United States ultimately refused. Peskov added that Putin remains open to reviving the plan should the relevant parties request it.
The fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile sits at the center of Washington's negotiating position. Approximately 450 kilograms of material enriched to 60% purity—much of it buried beneath nuclear facilities already targeted in the US-Israeli military campaign—must be relinquished, according to US demands. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning: Iran will surrender the stockpile willingly, or the United States will seize it by other means.
Peskov further challenged the war's stated justification, asserting that the International Atomic Energy Agency had never confirmed Iran was pursuing a nuclear weapon, and that the accusation had been wielded "as a pretext for aggression."
On the question of Russian military or intelligence support for Tehran, Peskov was categorical in his denial. "Russia is not taking part in this. It is not our war," he said.
That denial stands in direct contrast to statements from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has said Moscow is providing military assistance "in many different directions," though he stopped short of clarifying whether that extended to intelligence on US military operations.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has previously stated that Putin gave President Donald Trump his personal assurance that Russia was not sharing intelligence with Iran.
Shifting to European politics, Peskov addressed the political fallout in Hungary following Viktor Orban's electoral defeat. He noted that Orban had never functioned as a Russian ally—while stressing that Moscow valued his readiness for dialogue—and said Russia had yet to determine whether incoming leader Peter Magyar would maintain any similar channel.
On Latin America, Peskov drew a firm line, stating that Russia "would not like to see any country invading Cuba," calling such a scenario "not acceptable."
Speaking to India Today, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov disclosed that President Vladimir Putin had put forward the initiative, personally characterizing it as "a very good solution" that the United States ultimately refused. Peskov added that Putin remains open to reviving the plan should the relevant parties request it.
The fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile sits at the center of Washington's negotiating position. Approximately 450 kilograms of material enriched to 60% purity—much of it buried beneath nuclear facilities already targeted in the US-Israeli military campaign—must be relinquished, according to US demands. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning: Iran will surrender the stockpile willingly, or the United States will seize it by other means.
Peskov further challenged the war's stated justification, asserting that the International Atomic Energy Agency had never confirmed Iran was pursuing a nuclear weapon, and that the accusation had been wielded "as a pretext for aggression."
On the question of Russian military or intelligence support for Tehran, Peskov was categorical in his denial. "Russia is not taking part in this. It is not our war," he said.
That denial stands in direct contrast to statements from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has said Moscow is providing military assistance "in many different directions," though he stopped short of clarifying whether that extended to intelligence on US military operations.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has previously stated that Putin gave President Donald Trump his personal assurance that Russia was not sharing intelligence with Iran.
Shifting to European politics, Peskov addressed the political fallout in Hungary following Viktor Orban's electoral defeat. He noted that Orban had never functioned as a Russian ally—while stressing that Moscow valued his readiness for dialogue—and said Russia had yet to determine whether incoming leader Peter Magyar would maintain any similar channel.
On Latin America, Peskov drew a firm line, stating that Russia "would not like to see any country invading Cuba," calling such a scenario "not acceptable."
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