[NYTr] Iran Accuses US of Hindering IAEA Operations

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Iran Accuses US of Hindering IAEA Operations

Tehran, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Iran charged on Sunday that US President
George W. Bush's warmongering statements are aimed at clouding the
constructive atmosphere of cooperation between Tehran and the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hoseini told
national and foreign reporters that Washington's stance poses a threat
to world peace and security.

A few days ago, Hoseini pointed out that the US president's statements
show the hegemonic policy and desire to stand out by neoconservative
elements in the White House.

He underlined that such a stance fosters international insecurity and
warmongering policies.

That belligerent rhetoric is aimed at hiding many domestic problems
being faced by the incumbent US administration and evading
responsibility.

It would be better if US leaders betted on the world's willingness to
keep peace and security, and abstained from unilateralism in the
international arena, respecting the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the states.

Bush warned that World War III would break out if the Islamic Republic
continues to develop its nuclear program with peaceful ends.

Commenting a high-ranking US military officer's statement that the
occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan are not reasons to prevent an
attack on Iran, Hoseini noted that it is part of Washington's
psychological warfare and an effort to improve the morale of US troops.

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