Putin discusses Iran Hormuz and uranium offer

Oct 1

Mohammad Reza Dehshiri asks about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and the breakdown of international rules. Putin says shipping should be open but sanctions on Iran should also be removed, arguing against one-sided demands. He recounts Russia’s proposal to take Iranian enriched uranium, describing initial Iranian, US and Israeli consent and a subsequent US demand that the material go to America. He says Iran instead proposed a joint venture to dilute uranium inside Iran and reiterates that Russia remains ready to help. He recalls discussing the proposal with Ali Larijani and refers to an earlier uranium removal under the nuclear agreement. The account establishes Putin’s renewed offer and his attributed explanation of prior negotiations; it does not establish an agreed transfer, reopened strait or completed nuclear arrangement.

Answering Dehshiri, Putin says the Strait of Hormuz should be open but argues that demands on Iran must be matched by removal of sanctions. He rejects one-sided application of international rules. This is a Russian diplomatic position, not an agreement to reopen the strait or a completed sanctions change.