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Ahmadinejad to UN: What Nukes?

In 'predictable' speech, president denies Iran is developing weapons

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted May 3, 2010 2:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – Mahmoud Ahmandinejad took the stage of the UN today to slam the US for "not only (using) nuclear weapons," but also threatening "to use such weapons against other countries, including Iran." As usual, he sparked a mass exodus by the US, French, and British delegations. The Iranian president also said the White House has yet to offer up "a single credible proof" that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, reports the AP.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs responded by denouncing the speech as "predictable" and "full of wild accusations." Ahmadinejad spoke as a monthlong review of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty kicked off. Protesters thronged the United Nations to mark his appearance.

Sadra Shahab of Brooklyn holds a flag during a rally against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad outside UN Headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.
Sadra Shahab of Brooklyn holds a flag during a rally against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad outside UN Headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, is joined by local leaders as she speaks out against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during a news conference outside UN Headquarters, on Monday, May 3, 2010.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, is joined by local leaders as she speaks out against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during a news conference outside UN Headquarters, on Monday, May 3, 2010.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves after his address to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty conference at UN headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves after his address to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty conference at UN headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives at a UN conference to review the workings of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Monday, May 3, 2010.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives at a UN conference to review the workings of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Monday, May 3, 2010.   (AP Photo/David Karp)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a conference to review the workings of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty at UN Headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a conference to review the workings of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty at UN Headquarters, Monday, May 3, 2010.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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muhammadkhalidbaig
May 8, 2010 4:56 PM CDT
its v simple. its his word against them and being westreners, more powerful, rich, nuclear power, veto power they are right and AN is wrong. just as i said, its as simple as that.
i have a very logical question to every nation and all those ppl who are accusing iran that what solid proof have they presented before the world for nuclear presence in iran that they are threatening it with a nuclear strike.
we the world cant rely on US & allied intelligence any more because the US after destroying IRAQ , killing millions of civilians, ruining the country, its economy, US said sorry our intelligence was incorrect, if they can do it once they can do it twice.so why we believe the US.
who is res[onsible for the state of that country now and the precious lives ?
will Bush be TRIED for it ?
can anybody please answer thes questions ?
Ultraworld
May 4, 2010 9:46 PM CDT
News Flash!!! We don't need nukes! The military has developed conventional bombs that are just as powerful & a lot cheaper. Does this asshole read newspapers?
BlahBlahBlah
May 4, 2010 4:26 PM CDT
He really sucks at lying.
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