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    BEIJING, Feb. 2 -- Officials in Iran have slammed remarks made by French President Jacques Chirac saying it won't help the tense situation in the region.

    Chirac downplayed on Monday, any danger from Iran having just one or two nuclear weapons.

    But a spokesman at the Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned what he considers an irresponsible remark which, he says, suggests Tehran aims to develop nuclear weapons. He's rejected the implication outright claiming that engaging in nuclear warfare goes against the country's religious beliefs.

    The spokesman says he hopes world leaders will be more prudent when making such statements in the future.

(Source: CCTV.com)