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TOPIC: "Iran says its "nuclear rights" must be recognized" (Reuters 1/17/10)

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Date: Jan 17, 2010

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" Iran says its "nuclear rights" must be recognized TEHRAN Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:12am EST TEHRAN (Reuters) - Major powers will only achieve results in their meetings on Iran if they adopt a "realistic approach" and recognize its nuclear rights, the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday. Ramin Mehmanparast made the comment a day after the six powers met to discuss prospects of further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, with participants saying China made clear it opposed more punitive action at the moment. Iran's official IRNA news agency said Mehmanparast described the powers' failure to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear issue as natural. Diplomats from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China held a three-hour meeting in New York on Saturday. It came after Iran ignored U.S. President Barack Obama's Dec 31, 2009, deadline to respond to an offer from the six powers of economic and political incentives in exchange for halting its nuclear enrichment activities. "The solution lies in the recognition of Iran's nuclear rights by the group," Mehmanparast said. "The planned meetings of the (six powers) would not have clear results as long as they lack a realistic approach." More . . . " -- Edited by Sanders on Sunday 17th of January 2010 06:44:41 PM __________________ *Democracy needs defending* - SOS Hillary Clinton, Sept 8, 2010 Democracy is more than just elections - SOS Hillary Clinton, Oct 28, 2010 Madam Secretary Blog at ForeignPolicy.com Project Vote Smart - Stay informed and engaged!

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