Iranians harden line on nuclear programme..
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:11 pm
Iran has said it will never scrap its controversial nuclear programme and talks with Europeans were intended to protect Iran's nuclear achievements, not abandon them.
The remarks by Ali Agha Mohammadi, spookesman of Iran's powerful Supreme National Security Council, are the latest in a hardening of his country's stance amid ongoing talks with European negotiators. This indicates Tehran's possible frustration at the lack of progress in the talks.
Europe is pressing Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme, which the United States claims is aimed at producing atomic weapons. In exchange for nuclear guarantees, the Europeans are offering Iran technological and financial support and talks on a trade deal.
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The remarks by Ali Agha Mohammadi, spookesman of Iran's powerful Supreme National Security Council, are the latest in a hardening of his country's stance amid ongoing talks with European negotiators. This indicates Tehran's possible frustration at the lack of progress in the talks.
Europe is pressing Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme, which the United States claims is aimed at producing atomic weapons. In exchange for nuclear guarantees, the Europeans are offering Iran technological and financial support and talks on a trade deal.
www.unison.ie/