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Energy & Climate April 18, 2026 336 stories in this edition

What is so special about Iran’s uranium that US, China and Russia all want it?

Times of India World / India / 1m ago / TOI World Desk
What is so special about Iran’s uranium that US, China and Russia all want it?

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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has become a focal point in a global power contest, with the US, China, and Russia vying for influence. Tehran insists the material will not be handed over, despite US claims of an impending agreement for its recovery. This dispute highlights the complex political and strategic stakes surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has become a focal point in a global power contest, with the US, China, and Russia vying for influence. Tehran insists the material will not be handed over, despite US claims of an impen...

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