DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus - Asked about the possibility of Iran’s receiving uranium enriched on Russian soil, Iranian Energy Minister Said Parviz Fattah told journalists following his meeting with President Rahmonov that that issue was in competence of the Iranian MFA.  

He also noted Iran like other developing countries wants to use nuclear power for peaceful purposes.  “We have needs in this power, and this meets interest of the nation,” Mr. Fattah said, adding that he believes that this issue will be settled positively soon.