Russia has assured that it is prepared to assist in the removal of surplus nuclear material from Iran. This is after Moscow is extending a hand of help to both the US and Tehran. This follows Russian Deputy FM Sergei Ryabkov’s suggestion to extract material and transform it into reactor fuel.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed that readiness. The assistance will assist in de-escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
Moscow Signals Willingness to Mediate
Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov spearheaded the initiative. He informed Russian media that Moscow is still willing to assist “politically and practically.” Russia can provide Iran’s excess nuclear material for export and transform it into fuel for reactors, he said
The offer is Russia’s bid to ease tensions between the US and Iran. Moscow insists it endorses Iran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program and opposes the threat of military force
Kremlin Readies Practical Support
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the proposal on Wednesday. He indicated that Russia is ready to assist fully if Tehran and Washington are in agreement.
Russia’s intervention echoes its 2015 move under the initial nuclear deal, when it extracted spent fuel from Iran. It is still one of the few countries possessing both technical capability and political willingness to do so.
Disputes Over Enrichment Levels Continue
The core of the conflict lies in Iran’s uranium enrichment. Tehran maintains its right to enrich uranium for peaceful reasons. Washington, under President Trump, demands that Iran not gain nuclear weapons capability.
US proposals on enrichment were rejected by Iran’s Supreme Leader. In a recent TV speech, he termed them “100% against our interests.” Only willing to export uranium beyond the 2015 agreement threshold.
President Vladimir Putin said that his alliance with Iran makes Russia a mediator. He extended assistance to the US and Tehran during talks, Kremlin spokesman Peskov added. Moscow is not keen on a military confrontation. Ryabkov cautioned against reckless actions jeopardizing diplomacy and slammed any military action.
Way Ahead Through Cooperation?
Experts say a regional nuclear fuel consortium might break the stalemate. It would enable Iran to produce uranium within agreed-upon levels, with other nations providing reactor fuel. Russia favors this move. Russia believes these steps may help to restore trust and stabilize the agreement.
With Russia stepping in, the US–Iran nuclear crisis has acquired a functional bridge. If both Washington and Tehran agree, Russia could process Iran’s surplus uranium into harmless fuel. Whether this partnership defuses diplomatic tensions or delays is yet to be known. But Moscow’s technical solution could just push negotiations off the edge.
