“After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism.”

We both have an interest in stable energy markets.

We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly

We both want a unified Syria that is stable in which all Syrians enjoy equal rights.

You cannot lecture another people about what you think is right or wrong based on your value system unless you’re willing to accept others imposing their value system on you.

Then I tell them: Don’t keep attacking us as you have done for the last years.

We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us

It is important that Bashar leaves in the beginning, not at the end of the process.

Twenty million Russians are Muslims.

Iran began a policy of expanding its revolution, of interfering with the affairs of its neighbors

Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.

Just like we respect your legal system, you [europeans] should respect our legal system.

The longer it takes, the worse it will get.

Show me one Iranian diplomat we killed! I can show you many Saudi diplomats who were killed by Iran.

we will be prepared to participate with special forces.

We have no interest in seeing an unstable Yemen or seeing a Yemen that is devastated.

That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria.