Tehran, YJC. Lawmaker says Iran will not agree to the Additional Protocol, regarding it as a game by the US.
Speaking in interview with Tasnim, the Vice Chairman of the
National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Majlis pointed to reports
by Western media that Iran has agreed to the Additional Protocol, saying "Lots
of things may be said by Western press and diplomats, but the Iranian delegation
to the 5+1 talks will not agree to things like the Additional Protocol.”
Mansour Haqiqatpour added "Western officials have stated
things about Iran clarifying its nuclear program. These worlds mean nothing
because the Islamic Republic of Iran does nothing covert and it will not back
down from its rights.”
He asserted "Bringing up such issues is just political game
by the US, because they want to catch up. They have to recognize Iran’s rights
and bow down to Iran’s lofty scientific height.”
"The West must accept Iran’s indigenous ability to enrich
nuclear fuel and remove the sanctions so that one can be optimistic about
future negotiations,” he demanded.
He further explained that the Iranian government cannot
disregard the parliament’s rule on the Additional Protocol.