Russia and U.S have the potential for a ‘real breakthrough’ in their relations if they pursue the shared goal of opposing Iran, according to the chairman of the U.S. Senate armed services committee.
Carl Levin stated that now is the right time for the two countries to create a missile defense together with the aim of countering a potential Iranian threat. The official said that he had already discussed the issue with the new administration, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and with some Russian officials.
The senior Democrat said that the key to improving relations is to focus on the two sides’ shared desire to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Moscow has previously announced that it is ready to cooperate with the U.S., saying it will not station missiles near the Polish border if the U.S. ditches plans for a missile shield in Europe.
Last year, Washington signed agreements to deploy interceptor missiles in Poland and a radar base in the Czech Republic to counter possible threats from countries like Iran.
Moscow says the move would threaten Russia’s national security.
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