Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief to avoid politicizing Tehran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s nuclear issue.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cIf the International Atomic Energy Agency\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s expectations are beyond Iran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s obligations [under the Non-proliferation Treaty], this will require the definition of a new framework which we are currently negotiating,\u201d the ministry spokesman, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, told reporters on Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n
Araqchi further dismissed remarks made by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano about lack of cooperation from the Iranian side.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cIran adheres to its commitments within framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Safeguards Agreement, and will continue its cooperation with the Agency,\u201d he stated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Iranian official noted that Tehran has shown its \u00c5\u201cseriousness and goodwill\u201d in negotiations with the IAEA, noting that it will be up to Amano to explain long-drawn-out talks.<\/p>\n
The United States, Israel, and some of their allies have repeatedly accused Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.\n<\/p>\n
Iran rejects the allegation, arguing that as a committed signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and a member of the IAEA, it has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.\n<\/p>\n
Syria needless of Iran military aid<\/b>
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected allegations of Tehran sending military forces and equipment to Syria.\n<\/p>\n\u00c5\u201cThe Syrian government and Army do not need to receive weapons or fighters and they own enough power to counter terrorists and Takfiri groups,\u201d Araqchi stated.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cWe categorically deny any allegation regarding the dispatch of troops and arms from Iran to Syria,\u201d he stressed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Araqchi reiterated Tehran\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s support for a political solution to the crisis in the Arab country and expressed hope that the upcoming Syria talks in Geneva will see the presence of all Syrian parties in view of a solution acceptable to all Syrian people.<\/p>\n
He said Iran has been unofficially invited to the second round of talks in the Swiss capital, but Tehran is awaiting a formal invitation.\n<\/p>\n
\u00c5\u201cIf the Islamic Republic of Iran is invited to attend the Geneva conference, we will consider the invitation with a positive and constructive look,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The turmoil in Syria erupted in March 2011 and many people, including large numbers of Syrian soldiers and security personnel, have been killed in the violence.\n<\/p>\n
Iran, Iraq discussing pilgrims\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 security<\/b>
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Araqchi also touched upon the recent death of a number of Iranian pilgrims in Iraq.\n<\/p>\nHe said Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi recently discussed the security of Iranian pilgrims in its neighboring state in a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Hoshyar Zebari.\n<\/p>\n
The remarks came after a rise in the number of Iranians killed in terrorist attacks that target Shia pilgrims in Iraq.\n<\/p>\n
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