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Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned that it would retaliate against any possible military strike. | Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned that it would retaliate against any possible military strike. |
Speaking at a military parade in Tehran commemorating the start of the Iraq-Iran war, he said Iran would "cut the hand of anyone" who dared to attack it. | Speaking at a military parade in Tehran commemorating the start of the Iraq-Iran war, he said Iran would "cut the hand of anyone" who dared to attack it. |
The comments come a day after Israel said it had not ruled out any options regarding Iran's nuclear programme. | The comments come a day after Israel said it had not ruled out any options regarding Iran's nuclear programme. |
The parade was marred by reports that a plane taking part the ceremonies had crashed south of Tehran, killing seven. | |
The crash was reported on state radio and state television showed video footage of burning wreckage from the plane surrounded by fire trucks, according to AFP news agency. | |
There was no information on the possible cause of the crash. | |
Iranian aircraft - both civilian and military - have been plagued by lethal accidents. | |
In July at least 180 people died in two incidents involving commercial aircraft. | |
The air force show had included US-made planes acquired before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, as well as Russian and domestically-built aircraft. | |
Mr Ahmadinejad's repeated his criticism of the presence of foreign forces in the region and praised the strength of Iran's armed forces. | Mr Ahmadinejad's repeated his criticism of the presence of foreign forces in the region and praised the strength of Iran's armed forces. |
Nuclear issue | Nuclear issue |
"No power will think of launching aggression against Iran. Today Iran is experienced and powerful," he said. | |
Mr Ahmadinejad will attend the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday where he is expected to come under heavy pressure over Iran's nuclear programme. | Mr Ahmadinejad will attend the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday where he is expected to come under heavy pressure over Iran's nuclear programme. |
Tehran says its nuclear development is for civilian purposes and denies it is seeking to build nuclear weapons. | Tehran says its nuclear development is for civilian purposes and denies it is seeking to build nuclear weapons. |
Six world powers are to hold talks with Iran on 1 October that are expected to cover global nuclear disarmament. | Six world powers are to hold talks with Iran on 1 October that are expected to cover global nuclear disarmament. |
Mr Ahmadinejad is also facing ongoing domestic pressure following June's disputed presidential election. | Mr Ahmadinejad is also facing ongoing domestic pressure following June's disputed presidential election. |
Opposition supporters clashed with security forces again on 18 September during a government-sponsored pro-Palestinian march in Tehran. | Opposition supporters clashed with security forces again on 18 September during a government-sponsored pro-Palestinian march in Tehran. |
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