Iran's Ahmadinejad Rejects Western Nuclear Proposal

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The picture was released by Ahmadinejad's office in April. AP

From The Washington Post:

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday rejected a Western proposal for it to "freeze" its nuclear work in return for no new sanctions and ruled out any talks with major powers on the issue.

The comments by the conservative president, who is seeking re-election in a June 12 presidential vote, are likely to further disappoint the U.S. administration of President Barack Obama, which is seeking to engage Iran diplomatically.

The United States, Russia, China, France, Germany and Britain said in April they would invite Iran to a meeting to try and find a diplomatic solution to the nuclear row.

The West accuses Iran of secretly developing atomic weapons. Iran, the world's fifth-largest oil exporter, denies the charge and says it only wants nuclear power to generate electricity.

Read more ....

More News On Iran's Rejection Of Nuclear Talks/Proposals

Iran's Ahmadinejad rules out nuclear talks -- AFP
Iran's Ahmadinejad rejects Western nuclear proposal -- Reuters
US military chief says Iran closer on nuclear weapons -- AFP
Iran within 3 years of nuke: U.S. military chief -- Reuters
Iran: no nuclear, missile cooperation with N.Korea -- Reuters
Iran conservatives divided on backing Ahmadinejad -- AFP
Iranian president calls for face-to-face debate with Obama at UN if he is re-elected -- Star Tribune/AP
Iran sends six warships to international waters -- World Bulletin
Iran sends warships to Gulf of Aden - navy -- Reuters
Ahmadinejad foreign policy 'rattled' Iran foes -- Press TV
Iran Hosts Regional Summit Meeting -- New York Times
No Magic Bullet on Iran -- David Ignatius, Washington Post opinion.