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Iran Insists It Remains Ready To Pursue Its Rights To Disputed Gas Field


Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji (file photo)
Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji (file photo)

Iran's oil minister has warned that the country will not tolerate "violations of its rights" and that Tehran will pursue its interests in regard to a disputed natural-gas field that has also been claimed by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Javad Owji on July 30 said Tehran sought "the path of negotiation and understanding with our neighbors," but that it was ready to pursue its rights to the exploration and operation of the Arash gas field if no agreement is reached. Kuwait on July 27 said it would begin production at the gas field -- known as Dorra in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait -- without waiting for border demarcation with Iran. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Farda, click here.

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