Kazakhstan Ready to Host Iran's Uranium in Nuclear Deal

Kazakhstan has signalled its readiness to store Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile if a nuclear deal is reached between the U.S. and Iran. The proposal follows discussions between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, emphasizing Kazakhstan's role in nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Kazakhstan has signaled its willingness to store Iran's enriched uranium stockpile if a U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement is finalized, according to the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog. The discussions took place between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi in Astana this week.

The Central Asian nation is open to receiving the uranium as part of broader non-proliferation efforts. Kazakhstan already hosts a bank of low-enriched uranium overseen by the IAEA, designed to ensure stable fuel supplies for power stations in IAEA member states.

This step is seen as a move to prevent nuclear proliferation by securely managing nuclear materials. Established in 2017, the uranium bank is a crucial part of Kazakhstan's strategy in global nuclear safety.