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FM urges IAEA to act "professionally" toward Iran nuclear case

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Karaj, Aug 20, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here on 
Thursday called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to 
act professionally and not to be impressed by US pressure in dealing 
with Iran`s nuclear energy case in the September meeting of its Board 
of Governors. 
Kharrazi said the US will definitely try to exaggerate Iran`s case
at the IAEA meeting and create an atmosphere to prevent Iran`s access 
to the nuclear technology. 
"Given that Iran has had comprehensive cooperation with the IAEA 
over its nuclear issue and answered all questions, we expect that 
Iran`s case will run its normal course," he told reporters during a 
visit to a power management company. 
"Still, we will wait to see how the IAEA will act in the 
September meeting, and this will be a response to Iran`s cooperation 
with the agency. It is in that case that the IAEA can show how 
efficient it is." 
Kharrazi said the US never wants Iran to gain access to nuclear 
technology in order to address its energy needs, adding that this 
runs counter to international regulations. 
"All signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) are 
obliged to help, not obstruct, the struggles of a country toward 
peaceful use of nuclear technology," he said. 
Kharrazi said Iran has always been trying to be transparent in its
nuclear energy plans and act under the IAEA supervision. He then 
reiterated that the Islamic Republic will never attempt to develop 
atomic weapons. 
"Therefore, it is our legitimate right to make use of nuclear 
technology for peaceful purposes. The US, however, is making 
exorbitant demands over the issue." 
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