Russia Opposes Deadline For Iran's Nuclear Compliance

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Moscow - Russia said Thursday it opposes imposing deadlines on Tehran to force compliance with international efforts to halt its nuclear programme.

'We are of the view that there should be no artificial timeline, such as extreme deadlines of 'tomorrow or never,' just as there should be no endless dragging out of the process,' Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted by Interfax news agency as saying on the sidelines of regional forum in Singapore.

The six UN veto powers and Germany are offering Iran incentives, including withholding from further economic sanctions, if Iran consents not to expand its uranium enrichment programme.

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