Iran says OPEC could accept Russia as member

Iran’s oil minister suggested OPEC would accept Russia as a member if Moscow wanted to join the 12-member oil producers’ group, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported.

Gholamhossein Nozari, speaking a few days before the cartel is due to meet in Vienna on March 15, also reiterated a call for more cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC countries. Iran is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer.
Reuters