Hamid-Reza Asefi Quotes

The comprehensive initiative will lead to a breakthrough in the currently stranded nuclear negotiations with Europe, if the Europeans refrain from any precondition they have set on the negotiations.

The Europeans should get used to hearing other opinions, even if they don't like them.

They entered Iranian territorial waters illegally and their questioning continues.

Better results will definitely be achieved by resorting to negotiations and using respectful language rather than using the language of threats and intimidation.

It is a strange world. It is possible to discuss everything except the Holocaust. The Foreign Ministry plans to hold a conference on the scientific aspect of the issue to discuss and review its repercussions.

It is not compatible with international law and criteria to embargo spare parts of passenger planes which directly concern human lives.

Iran is ready to resume the research activities after the inspectors remove the seals. It is our right as (much as) other members of the Nonproliferation Treaty. Iran should not be exempted.

The Russian proposal is ambiguous. If they want to propose enrichment (only) in Russia we have said it is not acceptable. But if it is a complementary or parallel plan, we will study that.

Such reports aim to exert pressure on Islamic Republic of Iran, but Iran will continue its work to achieve peaceful technology in the framework of its national interests and rights, without being influenced by such propaganda.

The support given by the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Palestinian people and their cause is merely spiritual. Not only Iran but all Muslim and freedom-loving states supported the legitimate struggles of the Palestinian people.

We hope this court will heal the wounds of those who were harmed by Saddam's crimes ... (and) also teach a good lesson to other oppressors.

Enrichment is not on the agenda for the time being, but if the IAEA meeting on Monday leads to radical results, we will make our decision to correspond to that.