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Rights Granted Under International Law Cannot Be Taken Away Through War, Threats: Iranian President

Rights Granted Under International Law Cannot Be Taken Away Through War, Threats: Iranian President

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ISTANBUL, June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed Saturday that the rights granted to nations under international law 'cannot be taken away through war and threats,' Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
The Iranian president said in a call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that his country is ready for dialogue and cooperation to build confidence around its peaceful nuclear activities, but hastened to add that it will never accept demands to halt its enrichment programme, according to state-run Press TV.
'At the same time, our response to the Zionist regime's aggression will be even more forceful and resolute,' he said. 'Iran is prepared for negotiations to resolve issues, but any discussions or preconditions will only be accepted if they align with the rights and norms recognised under international law.'

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