Iran does not need nuclear weapons: Ambassador
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Ankara, April 9, IRNA
Iran-Military Exercise-Ambassador
Iran's Ambassador to Ankara Firouz Dowlatabadi said here Sunday that the Great Prophet (PBUH) military exercise conducted in the Persian Gulf waters last week proved that Iran does not need any nuclear weapons.
In an exclusive interview with IRNA, he said, "Recent military exercise was a response to futile allegations made by the US and Zionist regime that Iran wants to manufacture nuclear weapons." "The military exercise proved that Iran does not need nuclear weapons and Iranian nuclear program has noting to do with military aspect," he said.
"Successful test fire of missiles in the military exercise showed that they can meet Iran's defensive requirement in modern wars," he said.
Throughout the history, Iran has always played a direct role to help neighboring states maintain security in the region, he said and refuted allegations that the exercise of the armed forces was a threat to Iran's neighbors.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has had the best possible relations with its neighbors, especially after triumph of the Islamic Revolution," he underlined.
On Iran-Turkey military cooperation, he said the two countries are now experiencing a developing military ties.
Referring to the last year visit of Iranian military delegation to Turkey, he said, "We hope to witness further exchange of visits by military delegations from Iran and Turkey."
Expansion of military cooperation between Iran and Turkey could leave a positive impact on restoration of peace and security of the region, he added.
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