Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday, November 11, that Moscow's offer to transfer the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium to Russia was still on the table and that the country would be willing to consider other options as well.
According to Interfax, Zakharova said at a press conference: "This offer is still on the table. If other options come up, Russia will definitely consider them."
He added that in order to begin serious discussions on this issue, the authorities of the Islamic Republic must first decide on their next steps so that the technical aspects and scope of the verification can be examined.
Zakharova emphasized: "This enriched uranium belongs to the Islamic Republic, and its possession in Iran's territory does not contradict the country's obligations in the treaty for the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The decision on his fate is the sole responsibility of the Tehran authorities."