Iran's President Says Iran Will Not Suspend Nuclear Program
11 February 2007
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was speaking to tens of thousands of Iranians at a rally celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed Shah.
Mr. Ahmadinejad said Tehran is ready for talks over its nuclear program, but he did not offer concessions.
Some analysts had expected him to announce Iran's installation of thousands of centrifuges for enriching uranium. Instead, he told the crowds that Iran will announce "great achievements" by April 9.
Earlier Sunday, Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tehran is prepared to reach a negotiated settlement to its dispute over its nuclear enrichment program.
The United Nations Security Council has ordered Iran to stop enrichment by February 21 or face possible further sanctions.
Major powers suspect Iran is developing nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran denies
The Security Council passed economic sanctions against Iran in December over Tehran's refusal to suspend nuclear enrichment.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP and Reuters.
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