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Iran says to host int'l conference on nuclear weapons
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-07 21:35
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Iran has invited scholars and experts of various countries to participate in the event, said Mehman-Parast.
Such a move is another step by the Islamic Republic towards fighting against production and proliferation of nuclear weapons, he said.
Meanwhile, local satellite Press TV quoted Mehman-Parast as saying that "We believe if those countries that have concerns about the use of nuclear weapons demonstrate a realistic commitment to disarmament, we would witness a world void of nuclear weapons."
The remarks of Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman came amid Western accusations that Iran is covertly building nuclear weapons, but Tehran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful and aims to generate electricity for civilian use.
