SAEDNEWS: In a striking diplomatic shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly urging Iranian officials to accept a nuclear agreement with the United States that would completely ban uranium enrichment—a stance previously opposed by Moscow.
According to Saed News, Russian President Vladimir Putin has privately urged Tehran to agree to a nuclear deal with Washington that would prohibit all uranium enrichment activities, according to sources cited by Axios. This marks a significant departure from Russia’s longstanding support for Iran’s right to enrich uranium under the terms of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Putin, in recent high-level discussions, has allegedly told Iranian leaders that halting enrichment could open the door to renewed negotiations with the United States. As part of this proposed arrangement, Moscow has reportedly offered to remove Iran’s stockpiles of enriched uranium, facilitating the country’s return to international compliance.
The reported pressure comes amid growing regional instability and increasing tension between Iran and Israel. Analysts believe Moscow’s recalibration may stem from concerns over escalating military confrontations and the broader implications for Russian interests in the region.
Iranian officials have rejected the proposal outright. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s position, stating that the Islamic Republic “will not forfeit its right to enrichment under any circumstances.”
Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is attempting to revive negotiations with Araghchi, though progress remains elusive. Israeli officials, closely monitoring the developments, have voiced fears that continued enrichment could prompt a military response from President Trump, who has reportedly been briefed on potential strike options.
The revelation of Russia’s behind-the-scenes lobbying adds a new layer of complexity to the already fraught landscape of nuclear diplomacy in the Middle East.
