MOSCOW, June 16. /TASS/. Moscow is still open to the idea of storing Iranian uranium in Russia, but with the outbreak of new fighting with Israel, an added layer of complexity has emerged in the situation with Iran’s nuclear program, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a briefing.
His remarks came in response to a question about possible Russian initiatives to help de-escalate tensions and steer the situation toward a peaceful resolution. Previous reports have suggested that Russia might take custody of Iran’s uranium stockpile.
"This proposal remains on the table and is still relevant," Peskov noted. "However, the situation has become much more complicated with the onset of hostilities," he added.
Peskov noted that the recent outbreak of fighting occurred just before the anticipated next round of Oman-mediated indirect talks between Iran and the United States.
"Russia remains ready to do whatever is necessary to address the root causes of this crisis," Peskov said, referring to the Iranian nuclear issue. "The situation has escalated sharply - and, of course, this has only made matters worse," he added.
