It was an ugly measure. The Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared to sacrifice its life for its belief in Islam and the honor of the holy Prophet.

The date of the talks, considering the new situation and the government's plans to pursue peaceful nuclear program inside the country, should be examined, and we are following the matter.

Iran will not be intimidated by their (the West's) hollow threats.

Iran will today resume nuclear fuel research as scheduled.

The government's reading is that a new three-month period has been established and there is no problem about the Oil Ministry being run by a caretaker.

Iran is determined to go ahead with its peaceful atomic work. ... We will not wait until then.