Russia signs controversial deal to build nuclear reactors in Iran

The deal between Moscow and Tehran has 'set alarm bells ringing' in the West and could jeopardise talks

Chief executive officer of ROSATOM Sergey Kirienko and Iranian Vice-President Ali-Akbar Salehi

Russia has agreed to build several nuclear reactors in Iran, just two weeks before international talks on reducing the country's nuclear capabilities are set to conclude.

Officials in Moscow and Tehran agreed to the construction of two nuclear reactors in Bushehr, with scope for up to six more across the country after the first two are complete.

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