TEHRAN AWAITS THIRD RUSSIAN SUBMARINE.

Iranian news sources have indicated that Tehran anticipates delivery of a third Russian-made submarine within the next six months. Iranian naval leaders described the acquisition as part of a national program to strengthen and modernize Iran’s fleet. Tehran already has two Russian Kilo-class submarines, each of which is reported now to be operational. (Xinhua, September 22; AP, September 23)

Abkhazian Access to Turkey Curbed.