Iran Gives Belarus Its Oil Reserves for Free

Iran granted Belarus greater access to oil reserves as the presidents of the countries, both at odds with the United States, met Monday.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, "The strengthening of relations between Belarus and Iran fosters support for regional and global security," Ahmadinejad said in televised comments.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said his country is "ready for cooperation in all directions."