Special Report: Iran Nuclear Crisis

    UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad defended on Tuesday his country's nuclear program, saying "all our nuclear activities have been completely peaceful and transparent."

    Addressing UN General Assembly, Ahmedinejad said Iran, being a member of the international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has had "the most extensive cooperation" with the organization.

    He said "In our opinion, the nuclear issue of Iran is now closed and has turned into an ordinary agency matter."

    On the role of the UN Security Council over Iran's nuclear issue, Ahmadinejad said the most powerful organization in the World Body "was influenced by some bullying powers and failed to uphold justice and protect the rights of the Iranian people."

    However, the president said, Iran is prepared to have constructive talks over its nuclear issue with all parties.

    The United States accuses Iran of developing nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian program, a charge repeatedly denied by Iran.

    Iran insists that its nuclear program is aimed solely at producing nuclear energy.

Iranian leader urges U.S. to give up hostility toward Iran

    NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Monday that Iranians will be the "best friends" of the United States if the latter gives up its hostility toward the Islamic republic.

Iranian leader calls for more study of Holocaust issue

    NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that the Nazi Holocaust should not be closed off to academic inquiry just as scientific fields continue to merit research.

Ahmadinejad: Iran's nuclear program solely for peaceful purposes

    NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defended here on Monday his country's nuclear program, which he insisted is solely "for peaceful purposes."

Iranian leader regrets being denied of Ground Zero visit

    NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad voiced here on Monday his regret for the denial by the New York City authority of his application to visit Ground Zero, the site of Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Ahmadinejad: Iran not to attack any country

    NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here on Monday that Iran maintains a defensive policy and will not attack any country including Israel.