Iran Responds to North Korea's Nuclear Weapon Test

In response to North Korea’s announcement of a nuclear weapon test on October 9, 2006, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini was quoted on state-run television as responding:

“Iran’s position is clear and Iran on principle believes in a world free of nuclear weapons. Iran is hopeful that negotiations on North Korea’s nuclear activities can go ahead in the interest of both North Korea and the international community.”