By IANS
Tehran : Iran said Sunday it would pursue an offer recently made by Russia to the US for joint use of Russian-rented Qabala radar in Azerbaijan.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini made the remark while speaking to domestic and foreign reporters at his weekly press conference.
"Russia has expressed the stance of Azerbaijan, Iraq and Turkey. We are currently studying the issue," Hosseini said. He added, "Russia basically rejects what has been raised by the US side as an issue of concern."
According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin, keen to avoid Washington placing its missile defence shield in Central Europe where Moscow says it could threaten Russian security, had suggested both sides instead use the Russian-rented Qabala radar in Azerbaijan.
"Iran will follow up the case in its talks with Russia," the spokesman said. Asked whether the time was ripe to revise ties with Russia, he added, "Iran and Russia enjoy numerous grounds for cooperation."