In an interview with French daily Le Monde, Ahani said, "Our relations have always been emotional and spiritual. Hezbollah doesnot take orders from Iran".

Concerning the military support to the Lebanese actions, Ahani said, "That is part of American accusations. Hezbollah has many channels through which it can obtain what it needs." "We don't have the slightest desire for a military option on a regional level, he said.

Ahani also said Iran and France have potential to make consultations over Lebanon.

He deplored the "regrettable" Washington's "political will" of giving more time to Israel.

"It is sad to see the Americans, with their 'Great Middle East' and now 'New Middle East' have given a green light to Israel and set the region on fire," he said.

As to Iran's controversial nuclear program, he said, "Iran's civilian nuclear program will never be a military program. Our military defense principle is clear and weapons of mass destruction will never under any pretext have their place under this principle."

He also said there was no sign that the United States really wanted a solution. "We negotiate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Europe," he added.

The U.N. Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution giving one month to Iran to end its uranium enrichment program, otherwise it will face possible sanctions.