Saturday, February 16, 2013

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei: Iran Is Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at NAM Summit. Photo: REUTERS

Khamenei: Iran Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons, But.... -- Voice of America

Iran's supreme leader says his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, but if it wanted to, no country could stop it from doing so.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in all state matters in Iran, said Saturday that Iran supports the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Khamenei said in comments posted on his website that, "We believe that nuclear weapons must be eliminated. We don't want atomic weapons." But he went on to say that if Iran intended to have such weapons, no country could stand in its way.

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More News On Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Stating That Iran Will Not Develop Nuclear Weapons

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei denies wanting to develop nuclear weapons -- The Guardian
Top Iranian leader says US could not stop Iran from having nuclear arms if it wanted them -- Washington Post/AP
Iranian leader: Iran not seeking nuclear weapons -- AP
Khamenei: Iran not seeking a nuclear weapon -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
Iran has no intention to develop nuclear weapon – Supreme Leader -- RT
Iran has "no intention to build nuclear weapons": supreme leader -- Xinhuanet
Supreme Leader Reiterates Iran's Opposition to N. Weapons
-- FARS News Agency

My Comment:
I always liked former President Reagan's view towards nuclear weapons .... "trust but verify". I will trust the Iranians when they permit UN inspectors in .... but until that day (if it ever comes) .... when it comes to Iran's nuclear program I will not trust what the Supreme Leader is saying.

On a side note .... this is why I have problems with trusting this Iranian leader.

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