Vance says transfer of Iran's enriched uranium to Russia 'not currently our plan'
The president said he may give leaders in Tehran until early next week to send another proposal to end the conflict diplomatically, or else the US may resume the war.
WASHINGTON — US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium to Russia is not currently part of the plan, while warning that the US military remains prepared to resume the war if a diplomatic breakthrough is not achieved.
Speaking from the White House, Vance said the administration’s plan does not include transferring the uranium stockpiles to Russia. “So, first on the Russia taking possession of the enriched uranium, look, these things are being discussed through negotiation. That is not currently our plan. That has never been our plan,” he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea during a phone call with President Donald Trump in April, Trump said at the time. Iran has rejected transferring the stockpiles outside its territory.
Trump has repeatedly said that his intent is for Iran to hand over the enriched uranium — “nuclear dust,” as he frequently calls it — to the United States.
