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TEHRAN | Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:49am EST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday the Islamic Republic would not yield to international pressure to abandon its nuclear course, threatening retaliation for sanctions aimed at Iran's oil exports.

"Threatening Iran and attacking Iran will harm America ... Sanctions will not have any impact on our determination to continue our nuclear course ... In response to threats of oil embargo and war, we have our own threats to impose at the right time," Khamenei told worshippers in a speech broadcast live on state television.

"I have no fear of saying that we will back and help any nation or group that wants to confront and fight against the Zionist regime (Israel)."

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kenradke11 wrote:
Iran, Iran….you big ship with no wind in its sails. When will you learn that it is dangerous to play with fire? Give up you nonsense now and bow to the world body in humility. Then you will find favor with us all.Your threats are a grain in the sand when it comes to what will happen to you if you don’t give it up…..losers!

Feb 03, 2012 5:39am EST  --  Report as abuse
opuntia wrote:
Iran may possess oil but that may not stop any incursion onto Iranian soil, especially if nuclear armaments are involved. If they have no nuclear ambitions, they can prove that by allowing a complete examination of all of their facilities. If they allow it, they will not be considered prone to the image of not being truthful.

Feb 03, 2012 8:37am EST  --  Report as abuse
BCerentano wrote:
“I have no fear of saying that we will back and help any nation or group that wants to confront and fight against the Zionist regime (Israel).”

This statement from Khamenei is exactly why Israel will attack if Iran doesn’t cease. I wonder how the Israel bashers will spin this statement.

Feb 03, 2012 12:13pm EST  --  Report as abuse
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