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Rohani: Nuclear issue resolve to pave way for other understandings with US

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

New York, Sept 26, IRNA -- President Hassan Rohani said settlement of Iranian nuclear issue could pave the way for more understandings with the US on other topics.

In an interview with PBS TV network, the president said Tehran is after a solution to simultaneously safeguard rights of the Iranian nation and remove any probable logical concerns.

Stressing that the Iranian peaceful nuclear program is under direct supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he noted that the IAEA inspectors constantly monitor Iran's nuclear activities and its surveillance cameras are installed all over Iran's nuclear facilities.

He said Iran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, adding that Iran's nuclear program is in full compliance with the IAEA protocols.

Noting that the nuclear issue is now a matter of national pride and honor for the Iranian nation, the president said that Iran is seeking nothing but to safeguard its lawful rights of pursuance of peaceful nuclear technology.

Turning to sanctions, he said they are illegal and non-humanitarian, stressing that they would certainly solve no problems.

Asked to comment on the obstacles in resumption of talks between Tehran and Washington, he pointed out that the two governments have had no political ties for about 35 years now so it is natural for both to seek some sort of prelude.

He said that Iranian and US officials can sit at negotiation table only when necessary preparations are made.

However, President Rohani added, the important thing is not the talks per se but the fact that the two countries be able to reach some sort of agreements during their first meeting.

Answering a question on Iran's support for Syria, he referred to the solid and deep relations existing between the two nations especially since the Iraqi-imposed war against Iran, noting that Syria, though an Arab country itself, stood with Iran all those years.

He said all should try to get the Syrian nation out of the crisis.

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