The Mystery of Uranium Transfer and Regional Guarantees What was the proposal? According to published reports, during Asim Munir's visit to Tehran, the plan was raised to transfer 60% of Iran's uranium reserves to a third country, possibly Russia, in exchange for economic and security concessions. The names of Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar were also mentioned as possible guarantors of the agreement. What was Tehran's response? Iranian officials opposed the withdrawal of nuclear materials and emphasized the need to lift sanctions and provide valid guarantees. The experience of America's withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 and Pakistan's violation of the Memorandum of Understanding last summer have also weakened Tehran's confidence in foreign guarantees. Why is it hard to agree? The main issue is the lack of reliable guarantees for the removal of sanctions and the prevention of military action. From Tehran's point of view, handing over uranium reserves without accepting practical concessions means a loss of strategic leverage. Regional mediation can still keep the path of diplomacy open; But until the dispute over the fate of the enriched uranium is resolved and the implementation of the agreement is ensured, it will be difficult to reach a sustainable agreement. The crux of the negotiations is not just the transfer of uranium; The issue is the balance of obligations and mutual/border guarantees.