US not in position to launch 'lunatic attack': Iranian leader

The United States has too many problems in Iraq to attack Iran, President Mohammad Khatami said today but added that his nation has plans in place should Washington make any aggressive moves.

Khatami’s remarks, made in an interview with Iran’s state-run radio while the president was wrapping up a 10-day, seven-nation tour of Africa, marked the most senior response to recent reports indicating the United States may be considering military action against Iran.