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Iran Offers US Meeting With Nuke Experts

Ahmadinejad says country wants to buy 'medicinal' uranium

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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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RockyPneumonia
Sep 24, 09 11:11 AM CDT
Someone tell me again how President Obama's policy of negotiation is inferior to the Bush policy of empty blustering. Reply
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dontlikeyou
Sep 24, 09 11:14 AM CDT
Sounds logical. That should be okay with Obama. Nothing to worry about. Remove all defensive missile plans.... Iran just needs Uranium for medical needs. False alarm.
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godawgs
Sep 24, 09 11:25 AM CDT
@rocky give me an example of what the President has accomplished and then we can compare policies.
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sully4411
Sep 24, 09 11:30 AM CDT
Godawgs - lol! what a useless argument you're trying to sttart. try picking on somoene your own size, like a small rock - youll have better results there.
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godawgs
Sep 24, 09 11:40 AM CDT
@sully okay then you give me an example of what the President has accomplished.
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