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Putin urges Iran to take ‘zero enrichment’ nuclear deal with US, Axios reports

TEHRAN PROVINCE, IRAN, JUL 12 – Putin reportedly urged Iran to accept a deal with zero uranium enrichment, but Iranian officials deny this and insist on maintaining enrichment rights, highlighting ongoing negotiation tensions.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly urged Iran to accept a nuclear deal with zero uranium enrichment, Axios reported on Saturday.
  • This shift, conveyed to Trump and Iranian officials, marks a notable change from Russia’s past support for Iran’s enrichment rights, with sources saying Putin pressed for zero enrichment repeatedly.
  • Sources report a European official stated 'Putin would support zero enrichment' and Russia offered to supply Iran with 3.67% uranium and small amounts of 20% enriched fuel.
  • Iranian officials denied any message from Putin, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisting that any deal must respect Iran's right to enrichment.
  • More broadly, U.S. and Israeli officials emphasize that Iran must abandon uranium enrichment, with Trump demanding zero enrichment in future nuclear talks, highlighting key diplomatic hurdles.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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