VOL. XXXII

NO. 38

26-JUNE-1989

IRAN

Turkey Halts Imports of Iranian Crude Oil

Turkey has halted imports of Iranian crude oil since the beginning of theyear because of a dispute over prices, according to a statement by a TurkishEnergy Ministry official to Reuters on 22 June. "We have not imported anyoil from Iran in 1989 because they want prices higher than internationalprices. It is difficult. We do not see a quick solution," he said.

Iran and Turkey agreed on 17 February to increase their trade...