Russia Views Iran’s Regional Dialogue Proposal Positively
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, described part of Iran’s proposal to the United States, which emphasizes starting strategic dialogue with Arab and regional countries, as a “good idea.” These remarks come as details of Tehran’s proposed framework have also been published by media outlets.
According to the Mehr news agency citing RIA Novosti, Ulyanov said Iran’s proposal to establish a joint regional security regime through engagement with Arab neighbors could be seen as a constructive step. He did not specify how or at what level this process would be pursued.
Qatari network Al Jazeera, citing informed sources, reported that Iran’s proposal includes three phases. According to this report, the first phase aims to convert the existing ceasefire into a complete end to the war within at least 30 days.
The sources claim that the second phase involves discussions about a complete halt to uranium enrichment for a period that could last up to 15 years. It was also said that after this period, enrichment would resume at a level of 3.6 percent based on a “zero stockpile” principle. Within this framework, dismantling nuclear infrastructure or destroying facilities is not planned.
In the third phase, Tehran has proposed launching strategic dialogue with Arab countries and other regional actors to establish a comprehensive security system throughout the region. So far, Iranian and U.S. officials have not publicly commented on the details of this report.
