Iran proposes joint uranium enrichment with Arab countries
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, the American newspaper The New York Times reported—citing unnamed Iranian officials—that Tehran has proposed establishing a joint uranium enrichment project involving Arab nations.
The British newspaper The Guardian also confirmed the report, stating that Iran has offered cooperation with the UAE and Saudi Arabia on uranium enrichment.
The report notes: “Iran’s goal in forming this Middle Eastern consortium for uranium enrichment is to overcome U.S. opposition to its continued enrichment program.” If true, this move could build trust among Arab states regarding the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
The Guardian added that the proposal is seen as a way to rally Gulf countries in support of Iran’s stance that it should retain its enrichment capabilities.
It should be noted that Iranian officials have neither confirmed nor denied this report yet.
