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Page last updated at 08:59 GMT, Thursday, 1 October 2009 09:59 UK
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Iran voices: The nuclear crisis

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) visits the Natanz uranium enrichment facilities in 2006
Mr Ahmadinejad says Iran has an "undeniable" right to nuclear power

Iran is holding crucial talks with the five UN Security Council members plus Germany on its nuclear programme. The talks follow the disclosure by Iran of a second plant for enriching uranium.

Here, Iranians discuss their country's nuclear programme and the international stand-off over the issue.

Mustafa
It is every country's right to harness peaceful nuclear power

Mustafa, administrator, Tehran

I could accept the reaction from the international community if they treated other countries in the same way. They do not

Hesam, sales manager, Tehran

Amir
As an Iranian living abroad I feel the international community has been too soft on the regime

Amir, project manager, Cincinnati, USA

What's best for Iran right now? Nuclear power? Or a fair attempt at gaining the international community's trust?

Haroot, translator, Tehran

Iranians care less about developing energy and more about having their voices heard

Ali, student, London

The international community should think twice before imposing any further sanctions

Behnoud, studio manager, Tehran



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