Iranian diplomat defends nuclear rights
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 24, IRNA
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Iranian Ambassador to New Zealand Kambiz Sheikh-Hassani said on Monday that any move to impose additional sanctions on Iran would cause problems for other countries.
The Iranian ambassador's remarks were made during an interview with Radio New Zealand's Checkpoint program, where he gave a synopsis of Iran's peaceful nuclear programs.
"The main problem is that certain countries are interfering in the technical activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with political intentions.
"Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful. Judged by international rules and regulations, Iran has not committed any violation.
"The IAEA adopted confidence-building measures during two years of extensive and detailed research," he said.
Asked about the threats leveled by the United States and some European states against Iran, he said, "In accordance with the governing law, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), there is no legal basis for referring Iran to the UN Security Council.
"The US has imposed unilateral and illegal sanctions against Iran in the past 25 years. Imposing more sanctions against us can prove to be a disaster since Iran is one of the world's five main oil producers and exporters.
"Referral will mean higher oil prices causing unnecessary economic problems for other countries."
Sheikh-Hassani added: "We look to a peaceful solution to the nuclear issue within the framework of IAEA regulations and through cooperation and dialogue.
"We expect all independent states, including New Zealand, not to support the threat of sanctions against Iran."
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