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A rapidly escalating diplomatic standoff is gripping global attention, as Russia’s proposal to take custody of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile collides with firm U.S. opposition under President Donald Trump. What began as a Russian initiative to ease nuclear tensions has instead highlighted deep divisions among Tehran, Moscow, and Washington, amid fragile ceasefires and stalled peace talks in the Middle East.
The Russian Proposal
Russia has repeatedly signaled its willingness to accept and manage a significant portion—or potentially all—of Iran’s highly enriched uranium (HEU).
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