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Larijani assures Arabs of safety of Bushehr Nuke Power Plant

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, March 4, IRNA
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Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here on Saturday that the concern raised by the US over the possible radiations from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is a political issue.

Speaking to reporters from Arab states and countries bordering the Persian Gulf, he said that Bushehr Atomic Nuclear Power Station is equipped with a highly advanced safety system.

According to a report released by the SNSC Public Relations Department, he noted that the US pursues other goals to exaggerate the possibility of radiation at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

Turning to efforts towards nuclear disarmament in the region as one of Iran's strategic principles, he said, "As a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has accepted the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and demands nothing beyond its relevant right.

"We believe that the US pressure to report Iran's nuclear dossier to the UN Security Council (UNSC) is equivalent to the end of Russia's proposed joint venture. "
Larijani said that given its membership, Iran has agreed to comply with its commitments and is entitled to the right of access to nuclear energy, which it will not surrender.

In response to a question about the criticism of the trend of nuclear talks on the domestic scene, he noted, "There is full accord among officials on the pursuance of the issue, so that there is hardly any project or matter on which such a degree of agreement has been reached.

"Suspension of research and development of uranium enrichment is unacceptable to Iran, given that we have gained the relevant expertise and the nation's determination to continue the process."
Replying to another question on whether reporting the nuclear dossier to the UNSC will restrict Iran's cooperation with the agency, the secretary said, "We will attempt to comply with NPT regulations.

At the same time, we expect our rights to be officially recognized by all IAEA members."
Bushehr nuclear installations were inspected by a number of Arab reporters and officials in charge of the news media of Arab states on Wednesday, who at the end of their visit raised their questions on the issue at a press conference attended by Larijani.

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