"We are convinced Iran does not have a military nuclear project. We are against the acquisition of nuclear weapons, be it by Iran or any other country in the region, especially Israel," he added.
"It is unacceptable for Israel to have 200 nuclear warheads," Assad said. Israel has never publicly confirmed it has atomic weapons, but is widely assumed to be a nuclear power.
Tensions are still high in Lebanon, but Assad indicated he would do nothing to convince Hezbollah to disarm, saying this would only come when there was a broad Middle East peace deal.
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Syria sees no Israel peace before Bush quits
