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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will not allow international concerns over Iran's nuclear program to undermine Russia's commercial interests in the country. |
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In an interview with British television, Mr. Putin said Moscow also has some serious questions about Iran's nuclear program. |
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However, he added that Moscow also considers Iran a traditional partner with whom it has developed international cooperation. |
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Mr. Putin's remarks came a day after Iran promised to cooperate more closely with U.N. nuclear inspectors to ease concerns that Tehran may be building, |
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or trying to build rather, nuclear weapons. |
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Iran's atomic energy chief expressed optimism that Iran and U.N. officials can reach agreement on more intrusive inspections. |
