Iran's UN envoy: Iran has the right to defense
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Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic is not interested in escalating regional tensions but has the "right to defend ourselves."
Majid Takht-e Ravanchi made the comments in an interview Thursday on NPR's "Morning Edition."
Ravanchi said: "We are not interested in the escalation of tensions in our region. If something goes wrong, everyone loses."
However, he added: "It is our right to be prepared. It is our right to defend ourselves." He accused the U.S. and regional nations of airing "false allegations" about Iran.
