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Iran reassures Gulf states about nuclear plans
KUWAIT - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad sought to reassure Gulf Arab states on Monday about Teheran’s nuclear programme, saying his country was a “good neighbour” that wanted regional stability. “We want peace, security, progress for all the countries of the region, especially our neighbours,” he told reporters during a brief visit to Kuwait. “History has shown that Iran is a good neighbour for the countries in the region. We are just working on nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes,” he added, speaking through a translator.
"And as long as you do as you're told, you'll be fine, really," the translator added softly.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, touring Gulf Arab states, said in remarks aired by Al Jazeera television that his country wants a peaceful solution to the standoff between Teheran and the West over its nuclear plans. “They must reach a solution because a confrontation is very dangerous for the region and the Iranians ... We do not want a confrontation and we do not want the use of force against Iran,” he said in Qatar.

His Qatari host Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said Teheran appears to be pushing ahead with its programme. “We hope that they reach a solution but it almost is clear that the Iranians are pressing ahead with their projects,” he said.

Iran’s Gulf neighbours say they are extremely worried about its nuclear plans, especially since they would be the first affected by any radioactive fallout from its Bushehr nuclear reactor if it was damaged in any way.
And first affected when the Iranians decide to expand the Persian empire.

Posted by: Steve White 2006-02-28
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