Russia Affirms Iran’s Sole Authority Over Enriched Uranium Decisions

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated in a press conference that the authority to decide on enriched uranium belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran rests solely with Iranian officials. Zakharova clarified that this enriched uranium is Iranian property and its presence within the country does not contradict Iran’s commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

She further added, “Regarding what should be done with it (the enriched uranium belonging to the Islamic Republic), it is only the Iranian officials who must decide.”