Rafsanjani Criticizes Western Gov'ts For Resorting To Excuses Rather Than Settle Dispute

Tehran, Feb 10, IRNA – Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Sunday criticized the western governments for resorting to excuses rather than settle the dispute. ˈIf the west does not seek any pretext, all issues can be settled by negotiations.ˈ He told a group of students that Iranian nation wants to use peaceful nuclear energy relying on indigenized technical know-how, the western governments have brought numerous accusations against the national nuclear program. He advised the western governments to avoid the Zionistsˈ insinuations. ˈDo not speak with the language of intimidation with a nation which has a great civilization and contributed to culture and logic of the international community.ˈ/end