Putin Reportedly Encourages Iran Accept U.S. Nuclear Deal With 'Zero Enrichment'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly indicated his support for a nuclear deal under which Iran agrees to halt all uranium enrichment, having communicated his stance both to President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership.

Sources familiar with the matter reported that Putin also indicated his support for the deal to the Israeli government, according to Axios.

"We know that this is what Putin told the Iranians," a senior Israeli official said.

President Trump has repeatedly indicated that he wants a renewed nuclear deal with Iran following the attack on its nuclear sites in June. Iran has said it's open to resume negotiations but with guarantees.

"Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favorable. The Iranians said they won't consider it," one European official with direct knowledge of the issue said.