Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad defended on Tuesday his
country's nuclear program, saying "all our nuclear activities have
been completely peaceful and transparent."
Addressing UN General Assembly, Ahmedinejad said Iran, being a
member of the international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has had
"the most extensive cooperation" with the organization.
He said "In our opinion, the nuclear issue of Iran is now closed
and has turned into an ordinary agency matter."
On the role of the UN Security Council over Iran's nuclear
issue, Ahmadinejad said the most powerful organization in the World
Body "was influenced by some bullying powers and failed to uphold
justice and protect the rights of the Iranian people."
However, the president said, Iran is prepared to have
constructive talks over its nuclear issue with all parties.
The US accuses Iran of developing nuclear weapons under the
cover of a civilian program, a charge repeatedly denied by
Iran.
Iran insists that its nuclear program is aimed solely at
producing nuclear energy.
(Xinhua News Agency September 26, 2007)
