
Iran ‘never’ to seek nuclear weapon: Rowhani
Washington (AFP) Sept 18, 2013 - Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, newly elected President Hassan Rowhani vowed Wednesday, as he reached out to longtime enemy the United States.
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