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Reports that the Clinton administration is pressuring Russia to demonstrate that it will avoid the transfer of missile technology to Iran. Executive order signed by Prime Minister Victor Chernomyriden which tightened control of the export of dual use technology which can be used in missile production; How Washington wants proof that the order is being enforced.

Reports exports of nuclear technology and materials to Iran from Moscow, Russia. Concerns of the United States and Israel; Application of US economic sanctions to Russian firms and research institutes; Role of environmentalist Aleksey Yablokov in nuclear technology promotion in Iran; Construction of a Russian reactor facility in Iran.

Reports that the United States House International Relations Committee approved legislation on October 24, 1997 that would impose sanctions on any business that transfers sensitive technology to Iran. Details of bill; Ineffective efforts to stop Russia from sharing technology with Iran; Debate over one provision of bill; Publication of entities who have violated proposed law; Impact of law on negotiations with Russian government.

Focuses on the attempt made by the United States House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Representative of Georgia, to overturn President Bill Clinton's veto of legislation (HR 2709--H Rept 105-375) which would punish overseas research laboratories and companies who provide guided missile technology to Iran. Inclusions of the bill; Factors that contributed to Republicans' decision to put off the veto override; Views from Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)