Russian UN envoy says Iran has a right to nuclear energy; criticizes U.S. ambassador's view

A Russian representative to international organizations said Iran has a right to nuclear energy and suggested U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walts appears unaware that Iran is not obliged to abandon its nuclear program. The representative added that the Republican administration's position is, unfortunately, based on incorrect assumptions about nonproliferation norms and the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency. (Sources: Riganews; Etemad; Donya-e-Eqtesad; Jamaran; Farhikhtegan)

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