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Iran says still discussing missile system deal with Russia RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED October 06, 2010 Tehran is still negotiating the purchase of S-300 air defense missile systems with Moscow, the Iranian defense minster said on Wednesday. "Russia's refusal to hand over the missile system goes against the agreement signed by the two countries," Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi was quoted as saying by the ISNA news agency. The Kremlin banned the sale of S-300s and other arms to Iran in September, saying they are subject to the fourth round of sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against Iran over its nuclear program in June. Russia agreed to deliver S-300s to Iran in 2007, but the contract has never been implemented. Vahidi said last month the ban was "illogical" since the sanctions did not concern air defenses. He said it was proof that Russia "cannot act independently, even when dealing with such a simple issue." Other news: Arctic expedition diary, blog one We're setting out tomorrow around 11 a.m. after a visit by Sergei Ivanov and possibly a news conference. First fuel to be loaded into Bushehr NPP later this month "The entire load of fuel has been delivered to the rector repository," a spokeswoman told RIA Novosti. Russia to begin 2nd stage of Tianwan NPP construction next year "The work must begin next year," Sergei Kiriyenko said. The first two VVER-1000 reactors were launched in 2007. |
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