| Russia announces indefinite delays in Bushehr nuclear project, accuses Iran of abusing its goodwill March 12, 2007, 7:18 PM (GMT+02:00) The contractor, Atomstroiexport Moscow, said the first fuel deliveries to Iran’s nuclear reactor would not go ahead as planned this month and the September launch date would not be met. Moscow and Tehran have been embroiled in a payment row. However, officials in Moscow accuse Tehran of exploiting Russia’s diplomatic support against the US drive for harsh sanctions over its nuclear weapons aspirations, while offering nothing in return. “If they do not respond to the questions of the International Atomic Agency,” said an informed source in Moscow, “let them answer for themselves.” Russian policy has consistently opted for engagement with Iran rather than confrontation. |
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