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Atomic weapons have no room in Iran's defensive strategy: envoy

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 23, IRNA
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Iranian Ambassador to Thailand Mohsen Pak-Ayeen in Bangkok on Sunday dismissed allegations made by the West against Iran's peaceful nuclear program by saying nuclear weapons have no room in Tehran's defensive strategy.

"Sending Iran's nuclear dossier to the United Nations Security Council will just divert it from the main path and will bear no fruit," he said.

Highlighting the leading role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in resolving nuclear disputes, he said "Iran has positive cooperation with the agency" and its nuclear case should be discussed in the IAEA.

"Iran's nuclear program will give greater impetus to current efforts to establish international peace," the ambassador said.

He stressed the importance of continued negotiations with Europe, and added that "talks based on mutual respect and observance of the rights of parties will be the only solution to Iran's nuclear case." Referring to criticisms of Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, he said the "era of threats or imposition of sanctions has passed in international relations."

"International disputes are now best settled through negotiations."

Pointing to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in occupied lands, he said that "the unity of Muslims and close coordination between Hezbollah and Hamas in their struggle against Zionism prevented the US and Israel from changing the map of the Middle East.

"The tragic events in Lebanon show that Israel is the main threat to peace and security in the Middle East."

"Since the victory of Hezbollah over the Zionist regime in the 33-day war in Lebanon, "international opposition to the illegitimate regime of Qods has entered a new phase."

Condemning the unceasing atrocities that are committed by the Zionist regime against Palestine, Pak-Ayeen said "the Zionist regime's terrorist moves have discredited the US and countries which support it."
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