Iran\u2019s top security official Ali Larijani criticized on Tuesday a US proposal requiring Iran to cut the range of its missiles to below 500 km, while a government spokeswoman said Tehran\u2019s ballistic program and defense capabilities would not be subject to negotiations.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a meeting with members of Iran\u2019s Chamber of Commerce, Larijani said Tehran is not opposed to negotiations that serve the country\u2019s interests, while condemning Western powers of breaking their pledges.<\/p>\n
He noted said Iran had \u201cpursued all possible ways\u201d to resolve the dispute over the \u201csnapback mechanism\u201d of sanctions against Tehran through dialogue, but that the other side has been obstructive.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf a reasonable and fair proposal comes with guarantees for Iran\u2019s interests, we will accept it. But we remain committed to defending our national interests and security, just as we stood firm on our missile capabilities,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe West raises the slogan of negotiations but in practice pursues other goals,\u201d he noted, adding that Tehran would welcome \u201ca reasonable and fair proposal with guarantees for Iran\u2019s interests.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the US proposal to reduce missile range to less than 500 kms, Larijani said: \u201cIs such a thing acceptable for an Iranian? The problem lies precisely here, that they make unacceptable demands.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stressed that Iran not only welcomes dialogue, but will accept any proposal that is \u201crational and fair\u201d and guarantees the nation\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a lie that Iran refuses to negotiate; we were in negotiations when military attacks were launched against us,\u201d he said of the strikes Israel carried out in June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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