Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.
AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANIWhen al-Qaeda was on the run from Afghanistan crossing through Iran, some were arrested and they are imprisoned. Some of them are charged with some actions in Iran.
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I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots.
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The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.
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The Zarqawi groups uses car bombs, the Americans use other bombs. You also know what they do in the prisons.
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The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the greatness of the country.
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We don’t have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal.
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It was the will of the Iraqi people and the religious authorities. [The elections] were the result of pressure by Ayatollah Sistani, by the Iraqi religious authorities, and by the fighting forces in Iraq on America. They left the US no choice but to allow the elections.
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Each department and institution has its own authorities and responsibilities, and they act on that basis.
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Since they had a lot of property and controlled an empire of propaganda, they made the European governments helpless.
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When I talk about the assets, that was at the beginning of the talks.
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Im not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins.
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They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time.
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We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood.
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I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people.
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Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.
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If we have any problems, it’s always with the government of the United States.
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