Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?
Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
Al Jazeera English reports: Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include US-Iran, Tehran and Moscow.
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