By DAVID McHUGH, Associated Press Writer
WIESBADEN, Germany – Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Monday he would travel to Iran despite reports about a possible assassination attempt, arguing direct contact and “peaceful means” were the only way to deal with the country’s nuclear program.
Russia’s Interfax news agency, citing a source in Russia’s special services, said Sunday that suicide terrorists had been trained to carry out the assassination in Iran. The Kremlin said Putin was informed about the threat.
“Of course I am going to Iran,” Putin told reporters at a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel following talks ….
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October 21, 2007 at 9:20 am |
[...] Putin confirms Iran trip, despite ‘plot’ « Peace and Freedom II By DAVID McHUGH, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 38 minutes ago WIESBADEN, Germany – Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Monday he would travel to Iran despite reports about a possible… services, said Sunday that suicide terrorists had been trained to carry out the assassination in Iran. The Kremlin said Putin was informed about the threat. Of course I am going to Iran, Putin told… . This entry was posted on Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 4:44 pm and is filed under Germany , Iran [...]