Russia Quizzes Iran’s
Nuclear Enrichment Plans
Russia has said that it was disappointed by Iran's decision to
make higher-grade nuclear fuel, warning that the move raised
questions about Tehran’s sincerity on its nuclear programme.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tehran's move to produce
uranium enriched to a level of 20 per cent was a clear
breach of UN resolutions.
The ministry said: ’’The decision by Iran to start its own
enrichment of uranium to 20 per cent intensifies doubts about
the sincerity of Iran's intention to remove, through joint
efforts, the existing concerns of the international community
regarding Iran's nuclear programme.’’
’’We are of course disappointed that Tehran did not give
diplomacy the chance to work,’’ the ministry said.
It said Iran had not used all the opportunities to reach a deal
on sending its uranium abroad.
The announcement follows increased criticism of Iran by Moscow
over the past week, though Russia has yet to say whether it will
back further sanctions against Iran.
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