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Iran, only Mideast country observing non-proliferation of WMD: Envoy

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Vienna, Feb 1, IRNA -- Iran`s permanent representative to the 
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Pirouz Hosseini said 
on Monday evening that Iran is the only Mideast country that has 
fulfilled its commitments regarding non-proliferation of atomic, 
chemical and biochemical weapons. 
Addressing a meeting held on the occasion of Ten-Day Dawn 
ceremonies marking the 26th anniversary of victory of the Islamic 
Revolution in Iran, he stressed that the Islamic Republic has enjoyed 
very close cooperation with the IAEA. 
Although the Additional Protocol has not been ratified by the 
Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis), it is currently being 
observed by the country, he added. 
Tehran has always underlined the importance of cooperation with 
the IAEA and other international agencies, Hosseini said. 
The Iranian officials have repeatedly announced that according 
to the Islamic teachings, stockpiling and use of nuclear weapons are 
prohibited, he said. 
Iran`s nuclear activities are entirely based on peaceful purposes 
and are according to the international criteria, the Iranian envoy 
reiterated. 
As to great nuclear installations established by Iranian 
scientists and experts, Hosseini said the Islamic Republic has 
achieved self-sufficiency in nuclear technology, thanks to great 
efforts made by its domestic experts. 
Referring to plots hatched by Washington, he said the US has 
made great attempts to deprive Iran of its legitimate right to 
make use of nuclear activities for peaceful purposes. 
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