Iran to continue nuclear program

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-04-2008 08:44

Iran's supreme leader says his country will continue with its nuclear program but will not develop nuclear weapons.

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  waves to the crowd at the conclusion of his  speech in a ceremony marking 19th death  anniversary of Iranian late revolutionary  founder Ayatollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum  just outside Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 3, 2008.  Khamenei said Tuesday his country will continue  with its controversial nuclear program, but  rejected nuclear weapons. 'Iran is after the  peaceful use of nuclear energy and we will  strongly pursue and reach it despite the envy  of our enemies,' he said.(AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a cheering crowd that Iran is seeking peaceful use of nuclear energy and will pursue and reach that goal. He said Iran opposes making nuclear weapons because it's inconsistent with Islamic principles.

The Iranian leader has accused the US of using nuclear energy to maintain its dominance over other countries.

The UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei has asked for more clarity from Iran about its nuclear program. Iran has refused to provide access to requested documents and individuals.

Editor:Du Xiaodan