Iran Open To Transferring Part Of Enriched Uranium To Third Country: Report

Iran has reportedly indicated its willingness to transfer a portion of its enriched uranium to a third country as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions with the United States, according to media reports. The development comes amid renewed backchannel discussions involving Pakistan as a mediator in regional efforts to reduce conflict between Tehran and Washington.

The reported offer was conveyed by Iranian officials to Pakistan during diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of a meeting of interior ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in Bishkek. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni during the summit, where both sides discussed regional security concerns and broader issues linked to de-escalation.

According to official statements from Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, the discussions also covered internal security cooperation and the evolving geopolitical situation in the region. Reports suggest that Pakistan has been playing a mediating role in encouraging dialogue between Iran and the United States, particularly as tensions continue over Tehran’s nuclear programme and sanctions-related disputes.

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Media reports, including Al Arabiya, indicate that Iran’s proposal involves a conditional and phased arrangement, under which part of its enriched uranium stockpile could be transferred to a third country rather than directly handed over to the United States. Russia has been mentioned in reports as a possible destination for such transfers, although no formal confirmation has been made.

The proposal is understood to be linked to broader negotiations that could include a multi-stage ceasefire framework and a long-term freeze on certain aspects of Iran’s nuclear activities. However, key disagreements remain, particularly over financial terms, with Iran reportedly seeking the release of frozen assets estimated at around $20 billion as part of any potential agreement.

The United States has previously insisted that any deal must ensure strict limits on Iran’s nuclear programme, including destruction, removal or tightly monitored oversight of enriched uranium stockpiles. Despite diplomatic engagement, significant differences remain over verification mechanisms, sequencing of concessions and enforcement, leaving the negotiations in a complex and unresolved state.

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