March 13, 2007
Iran Ready To Give Guarantees On Nuclear Program
Manuchehr Mottaki (file photo) (epa)
March 13, 2007 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said today that Iran is prepared to offer "necessary" guarantees on its nuclear program if the issue is withdrawn from the UN Security Council.
Mottaki made the comment in a speech at an international conference on disarmament in Geneva.
He did not specify what kind of guarantees Iran is prepared to give.
Iran's government spokesman said earlier today that Iran had no intention of suspending uranium enrichment, the key demand of the Security Council.
Iran says its nuclear program is entirely peaceful.
But Western countries remain suspicious about Iran's nuclear intentions and aim to curb the country's sensitive nuclear activities.
(AFP, IRNA)