Overview

• Moscow plans to export Iran's surplus nuclear material and convert it into reactor fuel for civilian energy use.
• President Putin told President Trump that Russia will leverage its close partnership with Tehran to advance the nuclear discussions.
• Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov described the offer as political support paired with practical ideas, including adapting excess uranium for reactor use.
• Washington demands removal of all highly enriched uranium, while Iran proposes exporting only the amount exceeding the ceiling set by the 2015 agreement.
• President Trump said in a recent interview that he is less confident Iran will agree to halt its uranium enrichment programme.