Russia Offers to Store Iran Uranium, Mediate Israel-Iran Conflict

Russia has reiterated its offer to store enriched uranium from Iran as a means to aid peace negotiations amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasizing that the proposal remains relevant despite complications caused by recent strikes. Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to balance relations with both Israel and Iran, condemning Israeli military actions while acknowledging Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy and opposing its development of nuclear weapons. The Kremlin expressed readiness to mediate the conflict, with President Donald Trump also optimistic about a peaceful resolution and open to Russian mediation. Meanwhile, Iran is preparing to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, raising concerns about its nuclear ambitions, although its foreign ministry denies seeking nuclear weapons. The European Union has criticized Russia’s credibility as a mediator, contrasting with the U.S. and Russia’s willingness to engage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that regime change in Iran could result from continued military actions, a view condemned by Russia for escalating regional tensions.