10.05.2026 08:31
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the proposal to transfer Iran's enriched uranium to Russia under international supervision is still valid. While it is noted that the Trump administration has taken a distant approach to Putin's proposal, it is alleged that Washington wants Iran's enriched uranium stockpile to be placed directly under US control. Experts warn that tensions in the Middle East could rise again due to Iran's nuclear program.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to transfer Iran's enriched uranium to Russia has resonated widely in the international community. Putin stated that Iran's nuclear materials could be sent to a "friendly country" under international supervision, adding that Russia's previous offers on this matter remain valid.
Putin also argued that there is no evidence that Iran is attempting to produce nuclear weapons, and that the entire process could be conducted under the oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
THE BIGGEST CRISIS BETWEEN THE USA AND IRAN: URANIUM
It is reported that uranium enrichment activities have been the biggest point of disagreement in recent talks between the USA and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump demands that Iran completely halt its nuclear activities, while Tehran signals that it will not abandon its "right to a peaceful nuclear program."
According to a report by Axios, Putin proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia, but the Trump administration was hesitant about the idea. Washington is said to prefer that the uranium be placed directly under U.S. control.
IRAN'S NUCLEAR FACILITIES AT THE CENTER OF CONFLICT
Following conflicts between Iran, Israel, and the USA in 2025, Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan have once again become a focus of global attention. The International Atomic Energy Agency announced that some facilities were damaged, but Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium was not completely destroyed.
According to experts, Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains one of the most critical issues for global security.
RUSSIA-IRAN RAPPROCHEMENT DRAWS ATTENTION
Nuclear cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has also accelerated recently. Last year, Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion agreement to build new nuclear power plants in Iran.
Russia's current proposal to store Iran's enriched uranium on its territory has led to comments that Moscow seeks a more active role in the process.
TENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST COULD RISE AGAIN
Experts warn that a new crisis over Iran's nuclear program could affect not only the region but also global energy markets. Possible tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, in particular, could directly impact oil shipments and energy prices.