THE TELEGRAPH: Iran's president has declared that his country's nuclear programme is "irreversible" and said he "could not care less" about Western sanctions.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a stern message of defiance while addressing a rally in the city of Birjand.
But his latest claim about the progress of Iran's nuclear ambitions was deeply confused.
"Today, we have reached 3,000 centrifuges," said Mr Ahmadinejad, referring to the machines used to enrich uranium inside Iran's nuclear plant in Natanz.
If Iran is operating 3,000 centrifuges, a crucial milestone will have been passed. Ahmadinejad: Nuclear programme 'irreversible' (more) By David Blair
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