Middle East

Iran's President Rejects Bill Supporting Nuclear Program

Iran's parliament passed a measure to defy UN sanctions and boost uranium enrichment after a top nuclear scientist was killed last month.

Iran's President Rejects Bill Supporting Nuclear Program
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Iran's president says he doesn't support a bill to defy U.N. sanctions and boost the country's uranium enrichment program.

Iran's parliament passed the measure following the assassination of a top nuclear scientist last month.

President Hassan Rouhani says the bill will be counterproductive for Iran's diplomatic efforts.