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"We are aware of a variety of press reports, dating back several months, suggesting that Iranian officials have requested South African assistance in providing Iran with technology which could assist development of a nuclear weapons programme.
One report alleged that a meeting between South African and Iranian nuclear officials occurred in South Africa in 1996. In response to that report, South African officials publicly clarified many inaccuracies [in it]...
The United States has high confidence in South Africa's commitment to its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty... South Africa's solid nuclear non-proliferation credentials are well-known to us. In addition to being a signatory to the NPT, it played a significant role - a leadership role - in securing indefinite extension of the...Treaty in 1995. ...
Iran, on the other hand, remains a significant and serious concern. ..."
Report: State Department briefing, 4 December.
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