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Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 4, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 4, 2026
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Russia confirms its uranium export proposal for Iran is still viable, awaiting Tehran's decision. This aims to address U.S. concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Russia Confirms Uranium Export Proposal for Iran Remains Viable
Russia's Uranium Proposal for Iran
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a proposal to remove uranium from Iran as part of a deal to ease U.S. concerns was still on the table, but that it was for Tehran to decide whether or not to remove it.
Details of the Proposal
"Russia once offered to export Iran's enriched uranium reserves to its territory. This initiative is still on the table," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters.
Iran's Rights on Uranium Disposal
"Only Iranians have the right to dispose of them, including deciding whether to export them outside the territory of Iran and, in case of a positive decision, where to export them to or not," she said.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; writing by Guy FaulconbridgeEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia's uranium export proposal for Iran is still viable.
- •Tehran has the right to decide on uranium disposal.
- •The proposal aims to ease U.S. concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
- •Maria Zakharova confirmed the proposal's status.
- •Iran's decision on uranium export is pending.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table
1What is uranium?
Uranium is a heavy metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and is also a key component in the development of nuclear weapons.
