Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the West must accept Iran8217;s right to pursue a nuclear programme and voiced confidence that the outcome of Tehran8217;s controversy...
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the West must accept Iran8217;s right to pursue a nuclear programme and voiced confidence that the outcome of Tehran8217;s controversy with the international community over the disputed issue would be positive.
8220;The acceptance of the rights of the Iranian nation by the West is the only solution8230;,8221; he said in a live show on state television.
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Asked about whether Iran would consider suspending the controversial uranium enrichment, whether the UN Security Council would impose a third round of sanctions on the country, and whether a military conflict was a possibility, the hardline leader said 8220;the road for the three8221; options was 8220;almost blocked8221;.
Ahmadinejad said Iran is pursuing its nuclear activities in a 8220;legal framework8221; and that the Security Council has illegally passed resolutions.
8220;Why should we stop?8221; said Ahmadinejad. 8220;We are moving in a good direction. International public opinion is supporting us.8221;
