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Iran seeks new Russia nuclear reactor in exchange for oil
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Published: 17.02.14, 16:11
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1. Why would a So-Called peaceful country
(02.17.14)
Need More reactors and Heavy Water for Plutonium , and still Insist its for peaceful purposes??? As well as announce New Missiles which are more Lethal then previous ones??? This what a peaceful country does, Shows bravado and saber rattling on almost a daily basis???
2. Oil - to Russia?????
Mark ,   London, UK   (02.17.14)
What does Russia want with Iranian oil. They are already massive producers and exporters. There is an expression in England, "sending coal to Newcastle" - so apt in this case.
3. #2 - Russia will simply relabel the oil
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (02.18.14)
and sell it as Russian oil to Israel and other countries (for a nice profit, I might add). Oil is fungible and easily transported all over the world. Where do you think Israel gets its oil? There is a good chance that some of the oil Israel buys is actually Iranian oil after it has been "white-washed" through the market place. Iran is currently selling their oil at a discount from the global benchmark of about US$100/bbl, so anyone that wants to make a nice profit, buys Iranian oil and resells it to Israel at a premium because Israel typically pays MORE that the global benchmark. This is a good deal for both the Iranians and Russia.
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