The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated that his government will do everything possible to prove that it has no secret program for producing nuclear weapons. President Mohammad Khatami told reporters on Wednesday that Tehran is even prepared, as long as national security, sovereignty, and territorial interests of Iran are preserved, to sign an agreement allowing unrestricted access for United Nations inspectors to the country's nuclear facilities. Mr. Khatami, who spoke following repeated promises from Islamic Republic officials for cooperation with inspectors, emphasized that Iran will not abandon what he termed its absolute right to enrich uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency has given Iran until October 31 to prove that, contrary to U.S. claims, it is not building atomic bombs. The agency also wants to be allowed to conduct surprise visits to Iran's nuclear facilities.
Mohammad Khatami's Dialogue with Journalists about Iran's Nuclear Program - 2003-10-08
President Mohammad Khatami assured that Iran will demonstrate it has no secret nuclear weapons program and is willing to allow unrestricted access for UN inspectors, while asserting its right to enrich uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency has set a deadline for Iran to prove it is not developing atomic bombs, making this a critical moment in international relations regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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📰 What Happened
Khatami announced Iran's readiness for nuclear inspections while asserting uranium enrichment rights.
- Mohammad Khatami announce United Nations inspectors
- Mohammad Khatami emphasize Iran's nuclear program
- Iranian government cooperate International Atomic Energy Agency
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📚 Background
Khatami's statements reflect Iran's dual approach of asserting rights while seeking to alleviate international concerns.
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