Iran Says Decision on Sending Enriched Uranium to Russia Will Be Based on National Interests
The comment from Iran's Foreign Ministry follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that Moscow's proposal to transfer the material remains on the table.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry said any decision on sending enriched uranium to Russia would be made based on the country's national interests, according to TASS.
The statement follows remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 1, in which he said Moscow's proposal to transfer enriched uranium from Iran to Russia remained on the table.
No commitment confirmed
By framing the matter as a question of national interest rather than confirming or denying the transfer, Iran's Foreign Ministry stopped short of committing to the Russian proposal. The ministry's wording leaves open the possibility that Tehran could decide either way depending on its own assessment of the benefits involved.
Putin's earlier comments indicated that the idea of transferring the enriched uranium had already been discussed between the two countries, though the proposal's current status beyond being "on the table" has not been detailed publicly.
Wider context
The uranium transfer proposal touches on sensitive issues tied to Iran's nuclear program and its relationship with Russia. Neither side has provided a timeline for when, or whether, a final decision will be made.
Sources
- Iran to decide on sending uranium to Russia based on national interests — Foreign Ministry — TASS (Russia)
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