The reported visit to Russia on Tuesday...

Iranian news agencies reported earlier on Monday that Saeed Jalili was due to in Moscow on Tuesday for a three-day visit that would include meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and other officials to discuss bilateral relations, regional and international issues.

The Fars and MEHR agencies said the trip had been postponed to allow for additional preparation.

A Russian government source confirmed to RIA Novosti earlier that Jalili would meet with his Russian counterpart, and with the Russian leadership.

Iran"s IRIBNews agency said that Jalili would be accompanied by Ali Bagheri, deputy for foreign policy and security maters.

Mediators from the Iran Six, which includes Russia, are currently discussing the transition from talks to new sanctions in response to Iran"s refusal to fold its controversial nuclear program.

Russia has a history of close ties to Iran, including in nuclear energy through construction of the Bushehr power plant, but is seen

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