Iran Terms Bush's Address on 'Axis of Evil' as Uncivilized

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Iran Terms Bush's Address on 'Axis of Evil' as Uncivilized

The Iranian government on Sunday termed U.S. President George W Bush's recent remarks on "axis of evil" as uncivilized, fundamentalist and anti-democratic, the official IRNA news agency reported.

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The Iranian government on Sunday termed U.S. President George W Bush's recent remarks on "axis of evil" as uncivilized, fundamentalist and anti-democratic, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Government spokesman Abdullah Ramezanzadeh was quoted as saying that it is expected that President Bush might reconsider what he has said given that the remarks were not welcomed by the world.

On Tuesday, Bush, in his State of the Union address, labeled Iran, Iraq and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as an "axis of evil," saying they were trying to acquire or develop nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

Ramezanzadeh noted that "while the world is moving towards international peace, dialogue, tolerance and renunciation of violence, Bush's remarks resemble the ancient roman tug of war which is never in line with the conditions of today's modern life."

"We believe that there is an organized illusion developing in the world to suggest 'imaginary enemies'," the spokesman said.

Bush's remarks on Iran have triggered strong condemnations from its leaders and people from all walks of life in recent days.

Iranian President Mohammad Khatami accused Bush of intervening, warmongering and insulting, stressing that "our nation has proved it is ready to pay the needed cost for its independence, freedom and Islamic republic."

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