Iran to pursue nuclear path: Khamenei
July 30, 2008 by Stevoh
The Iranian regime was given two weeks to respond to the latest offer by Western Powers in which a US Representative sat in on for the first time. Immediately following the session, Secretary of State Rice was less than optimistic that the Iranian regime would have any change of heart. With the two weeks coming to an end, what is the response from Khamenei?
Khamenei, quoted by state radio, said: “They (the West) know that the Iranian nation is after using nuclear energy to provide electricity but they say because this work gives you capability, we will not allow it.”
The West accuses Iran of seeking to build nuclear warheads under cover of a civilian power program. Iran, the world’s fourth largest oil producer, denies the charge.
“The Iranian nation by depending on its useful experience and advantages of 30 years of resistance does not pay any attention to such talk and will continue with its path,” Khamenei said.
At the same time, British MP David Lidington on Monday held talks with Hojjatoleslam Sobhaninia of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on ways to expand parliamentary relations between Iran and Britain.
The British MP expressed his country’s interest to improve relations with the Islamic Republic. “Iran is a very important regional power and it is very important for us to boost ties with this country,” he added.
Empowerment and appeasement from a British MP. Wonderful.
