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Iranian forces ready for any threat
Irans top nuclear negotiator has declared that the nations armed forces are ready to face any threat to its nuclear installations, local media reported Saturday, amid speculation Washington may be planning a military strike. The Islamic republics armed forces are completely ready to confront any probable threats by the enemies, Ali Larijani was quoted as saying Thursday after meeting top clerics in the religious center of Qom. However, he downplayed the possibility of Iranian nuclear facilities being hit, insisting: Our enemies do not have such power. Our enemies have waged a psychological war in order to make us retreat from our nuclear positions. It is the second time this week that officials involved in the Islamic republics nuclear programme have sought to dismiss the likelihood of a military strike against atomic installations. Earlier this week, Mohammad Saeedi, deputy head of Irans Atomic Energy Organization, said a military strike was highly unlikely, but that Tehran had nevertheless taken the necessary precautions. Posted by: Fred 2007-01-21 |
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