Akbar Rafsanjani
Akbar Rafsanjani
Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, or Hashemi Bahramani, born 23 August 1934) is an influential Iranian politician and writer, who was the fourth president of Iran. He was the head of the Assembly of Experts from 2007 until 2011 when he decided not to nominate himself for the post. He is also the chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran...
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An unwise decision could lead to a dangerous situation, not only in Iran and in the (Gulf) region but also in the world.
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It is not possible to wrongly accuse such a nation (Iran) ... and then send its dossier to the security council and drag the region step by step towards a critical situation.
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Harm will not only engulf the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the region and everybody.
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In Iran, things like water, electricity and bread - the necessities of life - are cheaper compared to other places and there are a lot of subsidies.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran does not intend to stop.
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They want to deprive Islamic nations of having nuclear energy knowledge and always keep them backwards.
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We wish to avoid any confrontation. But if it is imposed on us, we are prepared to face it.
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When I was the president, several times I mentioned this to the United States, that if they show goodwill we would enter a dialogue with them.
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This is a sensitive issue. We cannot give up our rights. No Iranian will be ready to give up our rights, and they should know that we will remain firm.
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Now when I study about the States, there are interesting and capable people there. The technology and science are very impressive there.
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We want to assure you (the Gulf region) that we are at the service of the whole region.
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America and other countries want to issue a resolution taking advantage of Chapter Seven. Could they achieve this? It is doubtful.
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Iran and the European Union have already started their talks in Vienna and I hope that both sides will take a wise decision in the nuclear matter.
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We are certain that Gulf countries will not back the US in waging an attack on Iran.