Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Do you take Visa?

D'oh!

CHINAdaily:

Russia delays Iran atomic power plant start-up

MOSCOW - Russia will delay starting up Iran's first nuclear power plant because Tehran is behind with payments, a Russian atomic industry source said on Monday, as a U.N. deadline neared for Iran to curb disputed nuclear activity.
But wait!

Iran rejects claims of delayed payments for Russian-built nuclear power plant
MOSCOW – The launch of a Russian-built nuclear power plant in Iran could be delayed because Iran has fallen behind in payments, Russian officials said Monday. Top Iranian officials swiftly denied that payments had been disrupted, in the latest dispute surrounding the deal at the heart of the two countries' nuclear cooperation.
But even Al Jazeera says:

Iran nuclear plan in payment row
The launch of Iran's first nuclear power station is likely to be delayed due to late payments by Iran, a Russian spokeswoman has said.

The recent slump in oil prices must not bode well for Ahmadinejad's finances.

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