The announcement follows an Oct. 1 confirmation from President Vladimir Putin that Moscow's proposals to import the uranium remain valid. Russia’s bid would involve transferring the material out of Iran for storage in Russia, a process previously utilized under the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran maintains ongoing diplomatic coordination with Russia through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Story
Iran Evaluates Russian Bid for 60% Enriched Uranium Custody
Geopolitics17 days ago
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated Sunday that Tehran is determining if moving nuclear material to Moscow serves the country's national interests. The proposal involves Russia taking custody of uranium enriched to 60%, an arrangement Baghaei said could reduce current nuclear tensions. He noted that Iran continues to consult with Russia and coordinates with Beijing on nuclear developments.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.