After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRThat involves the establishment of a governing council, which is to take power away from Bashar Assad,
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To write a constitution and to open the way for elections.
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All of this, however, is still in the discussion phase and in the initial planning phase.
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He crushed them brutally. But his military could not protect him.
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That involves the establishment of a governing council, which is to take power away from Bashar Assad,
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Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
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If, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition process.
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We have capital punishment. America has capital punishment. Iran has capital punishment.
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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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We don’t tolerate terrorism.
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We have a legal system, and we have a penal code.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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A policy of assassinating diplomats and of attacking embassies.
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Today it’s a little bit more complicated.
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Then I tell them: Don’t keep attacking us as you have done for the last years.
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We believe that introducing surface-to-air missiles in Syria is going to change the balance of power on the ground.
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