Iran to continue pursuing nuclear technology
21/08/2006 - 12:09:25Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today said that Tehran would continue to pursue nuclear technology, state television reported.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has made its own decision and in the nuclear case, God willing, with patience and power, will continue its path,” Khamenei was quoted as saying by the broadcast.
He accused the United States of putting pressure on Iran despite Tehran’s assertions that it was not seeking nuclear weapons.
“Arrogant powers and the US are putting their utmost pressure on Iran while knowing Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons,” he said.
