Ahmadinejad: nuclear research continues
Iran's President Ahmadinejad today said that research on what is called "enrichment" is currently underway in Iran and will continue, according to their specific legal definition.
In response to a question as whether Iran will continue uranium enrichment along with its research, Ahmadinejad said "that this is not new in the field of research and that the issue is quite clear," IRNA reported.
"What type of literature do they use to address our nation?" asked the president adding that their words would only discredit the IAEA as well as the UN Security Council.
Ahmadinejad said that Iran's foreign policy vis-a-vis regional and global affairs is based on a "very clear" logic, which is the logic of tranquility and peace for all and is founded on justice and spirituality.
"We are for expansion of relations with other countries," said Ahmadinejad.
He said Iran's foreign policy seeks peace and tranquility for all nations and "By the grace of God, we have been moving in the same line until today." He regretted that today, human societies are ruled by certain rulers who are against spirituality and have no faith in it. "A number of arrogant individuals, who get tranquilized only by exploiting and dominating nations, are at the helm of power," said the president.
In response to a question by a reporter, Ahmadinejad said "We have announced time and again that the claims raised by Westerners have no legal base and I would like to advise them not to isolate themselves. Adopting a bullying policy will only spread hatred among their nations."
Leaders of the Western negotiating teams are among the most hated heads of states among others as well as among their own nations, he said.
"The Middle Ages era is over and they should quit using the language of force and bullying," Ahmadinejad said, adding "If you are in search of a role to play in global equations, you should avoid discrediting the international organizations.
"We have always called for negotiations but advise them (the Europeans) to get to know the revolutionary nation of Iran and its government," said the president.
"You assume that by insulting others on your TV and confirming each other's words you will be able to get a right for yourselves in the world. Can you call your behavior as a civilized one?" he questioned.
"Our nation is an independent nation which is taking action under international regulations and is to pursue its own path," Iran's president said.