Russia's Lavrov Rejects Sanctions On Iran For Now

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia opposes new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program at this time because it would undermine a study by the U.N. atomic watchdog of Iran's activities, Russian news agencies said on Thursday.

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Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that since Iran had promised to clarify all issues, "interference by way of new sanctions would mean undermining" IAEA efforts, according to the Itar-Tass agency.

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Lavrov, in a briefing to Russian reporters in New York, said the Council might discuss tougher sanctions in the future but the time was not ripe. Instead the council should give Tehran an opportunity to carry out its agreement with the IAEA, the RIA-Novosti news agency reported.

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In response, U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said the IAEA agreement was a technical one and should not delay any action by the Security Council.

"That cannot be used as a shield to protect Iran from its lack of implementation of the demands of the Security Council in regard to the enrichment of uranium that Iran has been asked to suspend twice," he told reporters.



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[Gregorian]

1. Apparently Russia doesn't need petroleum the way we do.

So the chess game continues. The goal is to win the oil without creating world war three. Good luck Cheney.

[TheLastMohican]

2. Actually Russia knows

that after Iran they are next.

So says the PNAC plan for securing vital energy resources in the world.

No wonder Putin is now conducting a complete overhaul of the Russian military with modernisation and modern weapons.
The Russians are good at chess and can see through every lie in the White House.

[Tempest]

3. I doubt Russia is concerned about being next

Russia is looking out for its economic interests with Iran.

Also, Russia doesn't want a strong U.S. presence in the Middle East for obvious energy reasons.

[Megahurtz]

4. Good For Them. n/t