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.

Putin says Russia remains ready to receive Iranian enriched uranium. He recounts initial consent by Iran, the US and Israel, says Washington later wanted the material sent to America and describes Iran’s alternative of joint-venture dilution inside Iran. He recalls discussing the matter with Larijani. This is Putin’s renewed offer and attributed negotiation history; no final transfer or joint venture is agreed.