Negotiations – In the context of a possible peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, Putin wants to play his card by reaffirming his proposal to welcome Iranian enriched uranium in Russia
In the Middle East conflict, Putin remains firm. Russia persists in its willingness to welcome Iranian enriched uranium on its soil as part of a potential peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, the Kremlin reiterated on Monday. “This proposal was made by President [Vladimir] Putin in contacts with the United States and countries in the region,” said Dmitry Peskov, the Russian presidential spokesperson, in response to an AFP question during a daily press briefing. “The offer still stands, but has not been followed up on,” he added.
Western countries, led by the United States, and Israel, a sworn enemy of the Islamic Republic, suspect Iran, which possesses over 400 kg of highly enriched uranium, of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran denies. The United States and Israel began massive strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering a regional war.
“Negative repercussions on the international market”
Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on several states in the region and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage where one-fifth of the world’s oil supply typically transits. A fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran entered its sixth day on Monday.
On Sunday, after failed negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, Donald Trump announced the implementation of a naval blockade…
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