Russia confirms Iran oil-for-goods swap, traders sceptical

April 14, 2015 21:31

The Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday that an oil-for-goods barter deal between Russia and Iran was being implemented and officials said the road was clear for Moscow to supply an advanced S-300 anti-missile system to Tehran.

Oil and commodities traders contacted by Reuters were sceptical the barter deal was underway, saying they had not seen any volumes of Iranian oil or Russian grain connected to such a deal being shipped so far.

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