Monday, July 26, 2010

Russian - Iranian Relations Are Starting To Show Strains

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki. © RIA Novosti

The 'Unravelling Relationship' Between Russia And Iran -- BBC

Russia and Iran seemed to be good friends, but in recent weeks the relationship has unravelled.

Since 1991, Russia has been a major supplier of modern arms to Iran.

The Russian-built nuclear power plant in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr is due to finally come on line this year.

In advance, Russia has shipped more than 100 tonnes of low-enriched uranium reactor fuel rods to Bushehr.

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More News On Russian - Iranian Relations

Iran says Medvedev's nuke remarks 'divorced from reality' -- RIA Novosti
Russia attacks Iran's verbal assault on Medvedev -- Reuters
Russia says Iran's criticism of Moscow's support for UN sanctions "unacceptable" -- FOX News
Sanctions Vote Strains Russia-Iran Relations -- New York Times
Russia turns on 'irresponsible Iran' -- Jerusalem Post

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