Ahmadinejad: UN veto power 'satanic'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday labelled as "satanic" the UN Security Council and the right of veto held by its five permanent members, Iran's Students news agency ISNA reported.

Ahmadinejad, who often rails against the West, said the power of veto held by the United States, China, Britain, France and Russia was aimed at "oppressing and destroying the true nature of mankind and are satanic tools", ISNA said. (AP)