The U.S. has no information to suggest that a reported Russian oil-for-goods deal is being completed, but has expressed concerns about a move that could lead to fresh U.S. sanctions, a senior official said late Friday. “We do not have any information to suggest this deal has been culminated,” the senior U.S. official said in a teleconference ahead of the resumption of international talks on Iran’s nuclear program. “We have been very clear about our concerns with both parties regarding this or any similar deal.” Reuters reported earlier this week that Iran and Russia were working to seal a $20 billion oil-for-goods deal in which Russia will receive oil in exchange for Russian goods and equipment. “If such a deal were to happen, it appears it would be inconsistent with” last November’s interim nuclear deal “and could potentially trigger U.S. sanctions against the entity and individuals involved in any […]