Russian engineers are close to finishing Bushehr, jewel in the crown of Iran's nuclear programme, but have repeatedly postponed delivery of atomic fuel and the start-up of the reactor.
Under the latest timetable, fuel had been expected this month, with the reactor launch in September. Russian negotiators arrived in Tehran Monday to discuss resolving the financial squabble at the heart of the postponements.
A fresh delay would be a blow for Iran, coming on top of pressure from Western capitals that accuse Tehran of secret plans for an atomic weapon, as well as the possiblity of new UN sanctions.
There were even signs Monday that Russia, which has lucrative energy and weapons trade in Iran, is losing patience with its partner.
The three main Russian news agencies quoted an unnamed source close to the authorities accusing Iran of "abusing our constructive relations."
"We absolutely do not need Iran getting a nuclear bomb or the potential to make one," the "informed source" was quoted as saying. "We will not play any kind of anti-American games with them."
Well it's about time that Russia has stepped up to the plate and started being responsible. Let's all get some popcorn and see how this pans out.
Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com
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