Exclusive: Ahmadinejad Interview on France 24 - Part 4

Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, spoke to FRANCE 24 on the eve of his intended departure for New York to discuss the Iranian nuclear programme at the UN Security Council. The Iranian President later cancelled his trip citing visa complications. The interview is conducted by renowned journalist Ulysse Gosset. The interview discusses various aspects relating to Iran and the current world political arena such as Iran's nuclear programme, the infamous quotation from Ahmadinejad on Israel, relations with US, Britain and the EU.

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[Justyburger]

There is an issue of proved responsible behavior when refering to nuclear capability. Irans actions over the last 30 years don't speak of this. Someone has to be the overseer and the US is the only one in todays world but the Bush admin does not have the insight or wisdom to deliver this kind of problem solving attitude. In addition it does not lead by example which diminishes its credibility unfortunately

[mingoi313]

Although, I totally agree that there is a need for there to be a body in the global community that enforces certain accepted standards, I disagree that the US can play such a role. It has lost much of its credibility, and as far as non-proliferation goes they have the worst record. Before two weeks, there was comments from the administration indicating an upgrade to next generation nuclear weapons.

[mingoi313]

The body needs to be an international, independent body and should not only play a restrictory role, but should in its role clearly aim to bridge the gap between the industrialised nations and the third world nations. It should also ensure that the rights of nations are respected and given, this is the pivot basis of international bodies. During the tenure of Pres. Ford, the Iranian nuclear programme was supported heavily by the US, whilst a tyrant dictator was in power.

[mingoi313]

Apologies Justyburger for deleting your comment, accidental. If I can summarise it, Justyburger had raised the issue of the hostage crisis of the British sailors and the reaction that sprung in Lebanon, where there were reports some protestors threw rocks at the British consulate. There was then the point on whether these reactions surmised the public view in Iran.

Justburger, I hope I did relative justice to your comment - seeing that I do not share your eloquence in delivery.

[mingoi313]

Sorry reaction in IRAN and not Lebanon.

[12341God]

Ahmadinejad seems the only one asking reasonable questions here

[haque33]

Why should he speak English? Is English language any superior than Farsi???

[76hihi]

naja stp baiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiise israel ; razzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz israel baiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiz les juifs

[Emilmusic2000]

He is the only stupid and uneducated president on the world .the Iranian people ashamed of to have such this madman as president and now the world knows him

[dawood2u]

@haque33 English lanuage is a baby in diapers compared to the mighty Persian language!!! I really agree with you, he doesn't need to speak English1

[m98m99]

well no doubt about the inteligence of ahmadinejad and the integrity of his speech but this translater is just cant be wors than this . he is slow and not translating axactly what he says .

[civillazer]

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is right. Good luck Iran.

[sangwria]

Holocaust justifies invasion of Palestine and theft of billions and billions.

It only exists in books and movies.

Mass graves are typhus epidemic victims, after allies bombed Germany, everybody was starving and dying in and outside prisoner camps.

[j4unumber1]

Russia had the largest casualties of WW2. What was their compensation other than the Eastern bloc which incidentally they do not have anymore?

[Dupe16118]

this bloke looks like the guy who serves me my kebab

[yveeliza]

At last a leader who speaks his mind. Hidden history is being exposed daily thanks to the world wide web. The holohoax has to be kept alive to keep false sympathy alive for the rogue state of Ezrahell! In the meantime the truth of the real holocausts committed all over the world are suppressed. This is EVIL and Dr. Ahmadinejad is an extremely brave man to voice the TRUTH! Palestinians have been to hell and back in their own land. It's time for truth seekers to STOP this genocide!

[lurezand]

All this man says is about peace and justice, Why always demonise him? He never threatened any country or anybody. Why nobody questions American and Israeli leaders who everyday are threatening Iran with nuclear attack?