• Military

• WMD Menu                           

• Introduction
• Systems
• Facilities
• Agencies
• Operations
• Countries
• Hot Documents
• News
• Reports
• Policy
• Budget
• Congress
• Links

• Intelligence
• Homeland Security
• Space

Iranian diplomat terms Iran`s nuclear program as peaceful

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Moscow, Aug 7, IRNA -- Iran`s nuclear program is peaceful and 
nuclear cooperation between Tehran and Moscow is concentrated on 
its peaceful application, said Iran`s Ambassador to Russia 
Gholam-Reza Shafei on Saturday. 
In an exclusive interview with k.m.ru website, Shafei said 
that Iran-Russia close cooperation began after the disintegration 
of former Soviet Union and is restricted to construction of an atomic 
power plant in Bushehr. 
He underlined that the military doctrine of the Islamic Republic 
of Iran is against making use of atomic weapons, adding "we are not 
after using atomic weapons." 
A country`s security is not protected by atomic weapons, rather 
cooperation among countries play a significant role in this regard, 
said the Iranian diplomat. 
Elsewhere, in response to a question as to a possible US military 
invasion of Iran, Shafei stressed, "we are ready to defend 
our country if America attacks us." 
Pointing to world security, the diplomat reiterated that besides 
the Islamic countries, all countries across the globe should 
cooperate in restoring world security and stability. 
Shafei highlighted Iran`s determination to combat any type of 
international terrorism, saying "Iran is a victim of terrorism and 
a number of Iranian authorities including a president and prime 
minister, were martyred by terrorists." 
The US has adopted the double-standard policy in its so 
called combat against terrorism, he said, adding that it is 
of no use categorizing terrorism into `bad and good ones`. 
In response to a question as to the differences between Iran and 
the Zionist regime, Shafei underlined " the Israeli regime has 
occupied others` lands and has also imposed its government upon 
the people in the occupied lands." 
He went on to say that the Zionist regime has also overlooked the 
resolutions issued by the United Nations. Besides, it has produced 
atomic weapons and has not signed up to the Non-Proliferation 
Treaty (NPT). 
Meanwhile, Shafei underlined "the Jews, Christians and Muslims, 
in our opinion, should enjoy the same share in the government," a 
reference to the government in the occupied Palestinian lands. 
Elsewhere, he referred to Iran`s 7,000 year old ancient 
civilization and termed Iran as a historical country that is 
appealing to foreign tourists. 
1405/1412