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Larijani: Iran has acquired nuclear know-how

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Nov 16, IRNA
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Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Thursday that Iran has acquired know how to produce nuclear energy and is now at the stage of research and development (R&D).

Asked to comment on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's statement that Iran will celebrate nuclear success soon, Larijani said that Iran is currently at the R&D stage in the field of producing nuclear energy so it accounts for an accomplishment of the job.

Larijani said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring Iranian nuclear program and Iran has always responded positively to the IAEA letters in order to resolve the outstanding issues with the UN agency.

"Many of the outstanding issues between Iran and IAEA have been resolved. Of course, the US officials follow a policy of casting ambiguity over Iranian nuclear program for political reasons," Larijani said.

Larijani said that Iran has attached importance to transparency in national nuclear program and the R&D stage are in line with Safeguards Agreement of Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

The chief negotiator said that Iran is ready to hold negotiations to reach a political understanding with the European Union, but, they disrupted the course of negotiations.

"Now, they should make up their mind whether the issue should be resolved through negotiations, or within the frameworks of Safeguards Agreement of the IAEA," larijani said.

"We believe in professional capability of the UN nuclear agency and respect IAEA supervision over iranian nuclear program. Iran regards uranium enrichment to produce fuel as a key part of its national program and those who are after sanctions on Iran are spoiling the opportunity for talks."

He made it clear that Iran sees no reason to suspend uranium enrichment and is keen on negotiations to reach a political understanding for the matter.

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