"The nuclear capability of Iranian scientists is one example of the numerous scientific movements in the country, and the Islamic republic is ready to transfer this experience and the technology and knowledge of its scientists," the leader was quoted as saying.

The comment was made in a meeting with visiting Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir.

Iran insists its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful, but is widely suspected of using an atomic energy drive as a cover for weapons development.

The UN Security Council has given Tehran until Friday to freeze uranium enrichment work as a "confidence building measure", but the country's hardline leaders have refused to comply with the demand.

The Sudanese leader faces his own standoff with the West over US-led calls for African Union troops in the restive western region of Darfur to be replaced with NATO-backed UN peacekeepers, something he implacably opposes.

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