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Article: Iran would rather be hit by sanctions than back down over nuclear program, defense minister says
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- August 9, 2005
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NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
08-09-2005
Dateline: TEHRAN, Iran
Iran would rather submit to U.N. economic sanctions than back down on its nuclear program, the defense minister said Tuesday ahead of a meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog on how to respond to Iran's resumption of uranium conversion.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials said they have improved the range and accuracy of the Shahab-3 missile _ which is a conventional weapon but can be fitted with a nuclear warhead. The missile can now strike targets as far away as 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) with an accuracy of within one meter (yard), they said.
Iran denies U.S. accusations that its nuclear program aims to ...