Russia plan not enough to meet Iran’s energy needs

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator yesterday dampened hopes that Teheran was leaning towards a compromise solution put forward by Russia over its nuclear dispute with the West.

Speaking to reporters on his return from a visit to China, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the Russian plan to enrich uranium for Iran was not enough on its own to meet Teheran’s energy needs.