Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he has no doubt that Iran is adhering to international commitments on nuclear non-proliferation but regional and international concerns about Tehran\’s nuclear program could not be ignored.
Russia will deliver an advanced air defense system to the Syrian government despite Western opposition because it will help deter \”hotheads\” who back foreign intervention, a senior Russian official said on Tuesday.
Iran and six world powers are meeting for talks on Iran\’s nuclear program.
Major powers will offer Iran some sanctions relief during talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this week if Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear program, a U.S. official said on Monday.
Iran claimed to have uncovered new deposits of uranium ahead of talks with world powers on its nuclear capacity.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Iran and Russia on Thursday to rethink their support for Syria, saying the most dire scenarios of the conflict spilling beyond its borders could come to pass.
Syria warned on Thursday of a possible \”surprise\” response to Israel\’s attack on its territory and Russia condemned the air strike as an unprovoked violation of international law.
Syria\’s advanced conventional weapons would represent as much of a threat to Israel as its chemical arms should they fall into the hands of Syrian rebel forces or Hezbollah guerrillas, Israeli sources said on Tuesday.
Russia expressed alarm on Friday that no date or venue had been agreed for a new round of talks between global powers and Iran over Tehran\’s nuclear program.
Iran and the six major world powers it deals with on nuclear issues are preparing for talks, according to multiple reports.
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