Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in Moscow that Russia is prepared to transport and store Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. Speaking at a press conference, he recalled that Moscow had previously removed enriched uranium from Iran in 2015 and stated that Russia is ready to repeat that experience.

Putin explained that all parties involved in the conflict had initially agreed to move the uranium outside Iran. However, the United States later hardened its stance, insisting that the uranium be transferred only to U.S. territory. In response, Iran also adopted a tougher position. Putin added that Moscow will continue to maintain communication with both Washington and Tehran.

He expressed hope that the conflict would end as soon as possible. There was no immediate comment from Iran regarding Putin’s statement, according to the report sourced from Al Jazeera.