Iranian nation is not afraid of threats, but prefers diplomacy: Lawmaker
TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to IRNA’s correspondent on Monday, Ebrahim Azizi said Americans should know that Iranians, their armed forces, and all institutions would defend the country’s material and spiritual values with all their might, whether on battle filed or diplomatic table.
Azizi made the remarks in reference to the repeated US threats and its military buildup in the region with the aim of intimidating Iran, despite holding talks to resolve nuclear and sanctions related issue.
Americans have not been able to achieve any of their goals over the past seven decades, he said, adding that Iran reciprocates respect, but also acts decisively in the face of threats.
Regarding the regional countries that are trying to prevent a war from happening, he reminded the recent warning of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that if the American military mischief would bring the greatest damage to the region. “diplomacy”
The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament, while condemning the hostile and war-mongering policies of the US and the Israeli regime, said that Iran had regularly called on regional nations to join hands to ensure the security of West Asia.
In recent months and days, the US has increased its military and warship presence in the region, with American officials, especially President Donald Trump using outrageous and provocation remarks aimed at destabilizing the region.
Despite engaging the US in indirect negotiations, Iran has repeatedly stated that American bases and all of Washington’s interests would legitimate targets if the country was attacked.
- source : irna
