Iranian president: Israel 'nothing more than a mosquito' to Iran
CNN Wire Staff
Updated 4:48 AM EDT,
Sun May 13, 2012
While seeming to tone down the rhetoric, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad nonetheless spoke of "crimes" of the "Zionist regimes."
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: Ahmadinejad says "regional states" have little need to purchase arms
Iran's president calls Israel a mosquito, downplaying the prospect of war
Talks on Iran's nuclear program are set for next week in Austria, ahead of P5+1 talks
Iran's foreign minister recently said he's optimistic there will be progress
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