Russia has been assured by Iran that it had no plans to develop nuclear arms, President Vladimir Putin said.
"Two days ago I spoke by telephone with [President of Iran Mohammed] Khattami on his request, and he confirmed to me once again that Iran had no plans to develop nuclear arms," the Russian President said at a news conference in Moscow.
Moreover, he said, the Iranian leadership is prepared to join in full measure all IAEA protocols and demands that would require control over its nuclear programs.