“… the use of nuclear weapons is Iran's right.”

— Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

CNN mistranslation of phrase in 14 January 2006 news conference
correct translation: "Iran has the right to nuclear energy."
"CNN allowed to resume work in Iran after apology" http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5347--, Reuters, 17 January 2006
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