TEHRAN: Iran's newly elected president pledged Monday to follow a "path of moderation" and promised greater openness over the country's nuclear program, emphasizing messages from Western leaders since his victory that have brought cautious hope of new openings with Tehran. Hasan Rowhani used his first news conference since Friday's election to sketch out views that are likely to be further welcomed in the West as possible opportunities to ease tensions, especially over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
But he said he would not support halting Iran's uranium enrichment, which is a key stumbling block on talks between Iran and world powers. |
