After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRThe Russians say their objective is to defeat Daesh, too.
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We have always said there are two ways to resolve Syria, and both will end up with the same result: a Syria without Bashar Assad.
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We have no interest in seeing an unstable Yemen or seeing a Yemen that is devastated.
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Today it’s a little bit more complicated.
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We have a legal system, and we have a penal code.
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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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We expressed our readiness to join the US-led, international coalition against Daesh with special forces.
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When monarchies were collapsing in a number of countries, we had radicals and we had Nasserism.
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What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development.
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We both want a unified Syria that is stable in which all Syrians enjoy equal rights.
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Iran is the only country around the negotiating table that has not been attacked by either al-Qaida or Daesh.
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Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state.
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Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?
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That has a continuous and robust inspection mechanism and that has snap-back provisions in case Iran violates the agreement.
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Iran has been a neighbor for millenia, and will continue to be a neighbor for millenia.
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Should the political process not work, there is always the other approach.
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