Iran Nuclear Watch: Ahmadinejad – “Iran Won’t Back Down ‘ONE IOTA’ in Nuclear FLAP

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures during his public meeting in the holy city of Mashhad, 950 kilometres northeast of Tehran. Ahmadinejad has vowed he would not back down “one iota” over Iran’s nuclear programme, again rejecting a UN Security Council demand for Tehran to freeze sensitive enrichment work.

AFP: Iran won’t back down ‘one iota’ in nuclear dispute: Ahmadinejad

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed he would not back down “one iota” over
Iran’s nuclear programme, again rejecting a UN Security Council demand for Tehran to freeze sensitive enrichment work.

“Be certain that the government which serves you will follow the wishes of the people with wisdom and strength, and will not back down one iota,” the hardline president said in a speech carried live on state television.

Ahmadinejad also cryptically promised “very good nuclear news in the coming days”, but did not elaborate.

“Our enemies know they are unable to even slightly hurt our nation and they cannot create the tiniest obstacle on its glorious and progressive way,” he also said in the speech, given in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

“They cannot stop our nation,” he said. “They should know they cannot deprive our nation of its rights by political pressure.”

YAWN….so what is new?

Iran has not been negotiating in good faith for decades and the IAEA, EU and the United Nation’s Security Council think they can diplomatically negotiate with them?

Probably NOT.

In separate comments, Iranian army chief of staff General Abdolrahim Mousavi told the ISNA news agency that Iran will fight back against any US action against its interests.

“We will certainly retaliate against any action by the enemy, and we are vigilant over any military aggression,” he said.

“We know America’s nature, and we are keeping enemy movements under surveillance. We are aware of their oppressive actions and goals against the Muslim nations,” he added.

Again, when the “Point of No Return” is reached, President Bush and Israel WILL USE the “Big Stick.”

Stay tuned……

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The Natanz uranium enrichment complex in Natanz is pictured in this January 2, 2006 satellite image.

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