Iran and Russia Nuclear Talks Show No Result

Discussions between Iran and Russia about the latter's proposal to enrich uranium for the Iranian authority ended without any decision being made.

Representatives for both countries discussed the proposal for days, a diplomatic option made in order to reassure the Western world that Iran is not trying to build a bomb. More talks are scheduled to take place in Tehran.

The two countries are considering a possible joint uranium enrichment program, with the participation of other countries, especially China. Though Iran declared that it will use uranium for peaceful purposes, Western countries are concerned because it is one of the main components for an atomic bomb.

Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, said the dialogue's outcomes are hoped to please the International Atomic Energy Agency; also, he talked about the IAEA meeting, scheduled for March 6 in Viena, which will consider Iran's progress so far and the current issues related to nuclear activities. If the dispute does not have a positive outcome, Iran will face diplomatic and economic sanctions from the U.N. Security Council.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Foreign Minister, clarified its country more cautious position: "We do not rule out the possibility of economic sanctions completely; we have no option but to pray that the Iranian Government will make a final decision with sincerity."

Russia and China also share concerns about Iran's nuclear plans but they are interested in maintaining their commercial affairs in the Islamic Republic.