MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia says it has launched talks to sell Iran an
additional nuclear power reactor.The Russian assertion, made during the current visit by Iranian Foreign
Minister Kamal Kharazi, said Moscow and Teheran have launched negotiations
to draft a contract for a second nuclear power reactor. The assertion by
Russia's state-owned Atomstroiexport company could result in a two-year
contract.But officials said the talks have ruled out Iran's quest for at least
three additional nuclear facilities. The officials said President Vladimir
Putin has approved the discussion of only one additional reactor.Kozlov said the talks between Moscow and Teheran have proceeded
smoothly. The official said the second reactor being requested would also be
located in Bushehr.
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