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Hassan Rouhani says Iran will not give in to pressure from Donald Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a speech broadcast live on state television, said Trump's action on the international deal was “appalling and Illegal” and had hurt America's global reputation.

June 26, 2018 / 15:07 IST
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lambasted on Tuesday US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme, and said Iranians will not give in to US pressure but would defend their independence and Islamic values.

Rouhani, in a speech broadcast live on state television, said Trump's action on the international deal was “appalling and Illegal” and had hurt America's global reputation.

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Rouhani said Iran maintained the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

Reuters
first published: Jun 26, 2018 02:56 pm

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