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Iran Offers US Meeting With Nuke Experts

Ahmadinejad says country wants to buy 'medicinal' uranium

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 24, 2009 11:05 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he’d be willing to let Iran’s nuclear scientists meet with experts from the US and other world powers in an effort to alleviate suspicions about the country’s nuclear program. Iran also intends to attempt to buy uranium from the US during international negotiations next week. It would be used "for medicinal purposes," Ahmadinejad says in an interview with the Washington Post.

Iran has a medical nuclear reactor, built by the US during the shah’s reign, which produces radioactive isotopes that help diagnose and treat disease. “It is a humanitarian issue,” Ahmadinejad tells the Post. “I think this is a very solid proposal which gives a good opportunity” to build trust between the countries. Ahmadinejad’s overtures come after Russia said it was open to tougher sanctions if nuclear talks prove unproductive.

Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves as he walks to address the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday at U.N. headquarters.
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves as he walks to address the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday at U.N. headquarters.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at U.N. headquarters.
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at U.N. headquarters.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Protestors hold placards during a picket against the the speech of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the UN plenary assembly in Vienna, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
Protestors hold placards during a picket against the the speech of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the UN plenary assembly in Vienna, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.   (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
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Dr.Gonzo
Sep 24, 2009 5:51 AM CDT
they dont care about compassion over there, sorry
godawgs
Sep 24, 2009 4:49 AM CDT
@don't I disagree, i think that the President does sound like an American. WE as a country are very compassionate and I think that we want people to get along, and if that means apologizing for stuff to help that process then so be it. Now i think that he is trying to negotiate with some seriously psychotic people who you can't negotiate with though.
godawgs
Sep 24, 2009 4:40 AM CDT
@sully okay then you give me an example of what the President has accomplished.
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