[iran] russia's bane

The Bushehr nuclear plant in southern Iran is an embarrassment for Russia. They're claiming that the project might be delayed because of non-payment for work done but as the UN Security Council deadline is due to expire on Wednesday for Iran to stop the enrichment of uranium, this may be the real reason.

Looked at strategically, would it suit Russia's book to have a nuclear power, with madmen at the button, right on her doorstep? It's bad enough having the Americans encroaching into Europe. Russia has some serious thinking and hard talking to do before half this year is out.