- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Russia Ready to Buy Heavy Water From Iran

© AP Photo / Fars News AgancyThe exterior of the Arak heavy water production facility in Arak, Iran, 360 kms southwest of Tehran, is seen on in this Oct. 27, 2004 file photo
The exterior of the Arak heavy water production facility in Arak, Iran, 360 kms southwest of Tehran, is seen on in this Oct. 27, 2004 file photo - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Russia is ready to buy heavy water from Iran to help Tehran meet commitments under comprehensive nuclear agreements with world powers, Alexey Karpov, Russia's deputy permanent envoy to international organizations in Vienna said Tuesday.

Arak IR-40 Heavy Water Reactor, Iran - Sputnik International
Nuclear Deal in Action: Russia Mulls Buying Heavy Water From Iran
VIENNA (Sputnik) — According to Karpov, Tehran does not have surplus heavy water stores at present, maintaining the agreed 130 metric tons limit.

"We are ready to assist Iran in this area through purchases of of necessary amounts of this material, although this issue has not been discussed in detail so far," Karpov said. 

Under the terms of the nuclear agreement, Iran must keep its stock of heavy water below 130 tons and later under 90 tons.    

Iran and six world powers, including the United States and Russia, signed the JCPOA agreement whereby Tehran agreed to dismantle aspects of its nuclear program to ensure it is used for peaceful purposes in exchange for sanctions relief.    

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала