Iran offers to be alternative to Russia as gas source to Europe
NICOSIA — Iran has offered to supply natural gas to Europe.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari said Teheran was ready to
serve as an alternative supplier to Russia.
Safari said Switzerland has
become the first client of Iran.
"Iran is ready to discuss not just supply but also security," Safari said
on Jan. 27. "If the West asks for sustainable energy, Iran is available to
talk."
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Europe has been recovering from a gas shortage sparked by a dispute
between Russian and Ukranian energy suppliers.
Iran has proposed that any
gas supply be directed through a pipeline that begins in Turkey.