Iran's Enriched Uranium Could Be Exchanged for Fuel Rods in Russia
A possible compromise for Iran's nuclear program involves exchanging its enriched uranium for fuel rods in Russia, a proposal discussed a decade ago. Under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968, Iran as a signatory has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes up to 3-5% for energy. However, limiting enrichment capacity and levels may be necessary. The proposal was raised by Vladimir Putin in a phone call with Donald Trump.
Key facts
- Vladimir Putin proposed exchanging Iran's enriched uranium for fuel rods in Russia.
- The proposal was discussed in a phone call with Donald Trump.
- Iran is a signatory of the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Article IV of the NPT grants the right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
- Uranium enriched to 3-5% is suitable for energy production.
- Limiting enrichment capacity and levels may be necessary.
- The proposal was considered about a decade ago.
- The source is an article in Der Freitag.
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Locations
- Iran
- Russia