Iran's Nuclear Gambit: Offer to Russia, US Demands Total Control
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In a dramatic turn in the Iran nuclear standoff, Tehran has proposed transferring its significant stockpile of highly enriched uranium to Russia as part of a new peace deal. This offer, following recent US-Israeli airstrikes and a fragile ceasefire, aims to break the deadlock in indirect talks. However, Washington has swiftly dismissed the proposal as "insufficient," insisting on more stringent terms.
Iran, holding over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, seeks a long-term freeze of its nuclear program in exchange for the transfer. The US, in contrast, demands complete dismantlement and surrender of all enriched material to American custody, leading to a critical stalemate where renewed hostilities remain a significant risk.
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In a dramatic twist in the ongoing Iran nuclear standoff, Tehran has proposed transferring its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to Russia as part of a peace deal sent to the United States. The offer, reported by Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath, comes after a month of US-Israeli air strikes against Iran and a fragile ceasefire brokered in early April. Indirect talks mediated by Pakistan have stalled, with Washington dismissing the proposal as insufficient. According to an American official, Tehran offered only token improvements, while the US insists on surrendering all enriched material to American custody. The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates Iran retains over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, just below weapons-grade. Inspector access has been lost since June 2025. Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure, instead offering a long-term freeze in exchange for the transfer to Russia. Russia has previously offered to take custody, with President Putin citing a successful precedent in 2015, when Moscow safely stored Iran's material for peaceful use. But President Trump rejected that idea, calling it unacceptable, and later told Fox News the uranium issue was more about public relations. Trump vowed the US would obtain the stockpile, citing surveillance capabilities. ...
