TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A Russian minister visiting Iran says there's still a chance for negotiations to resolve the West's' objections to Tehran's nuclear program.
Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko's comment is seen as an attempt to diffuse the latest flare-up. Iran's nuclear chief says a critical U.N. report is pushing Tehran toward developing even more new nuclear facilities.
The International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution Friday demanding that Iran halt all enrichment activities.
France, meanwhile, pressed today for new sanctions against Iran, saying diplomacy isn't working.
The U.S. and its allies fear Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its program is peaceful.
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Sound of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd), in Farsi
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says that Iran requires multiple sites to produce nuclear fuel, adding that " We need at least ten new sites."
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Ali Akbar Dareini (AH'-lee AHK'-bar dah-RAY'-nee)
AP correspondent Ali Akbar Dareini reports Iran's decision to expand its nuclear program defies international calls.
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Ali Akbar Dareini (AH'-lee AHK'-bar dah-RAY'-nee)
AP correspondent Ali Akbar Dareini reports that Iran has decided to build 10 uranium enrichment facilities.
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Ali Akbar Dareini (AH'-lee AHK'-bar dah-RAY'-nee)
AP correspondent Ali Akbar Dareini reports Iran is expanding its controversial nuclear program.
