Raisi: if Zionist regime takes a decision against Iran, it wouldn’t have enough time to carry it out

TEHRAN, Aug.29, (ST)- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has affirmed that the threats and measures of the Zionist entity will never stop Iran’s movement towards development and progress.

Raisi’s remarks came during a speech he delivered during his first press briefing since taking office with Iranian and foreign media on Monday.

He said that nuclear industry and capability are the Iranians’ rights and we have repeatedly stated that nuclear weapons have no place in Iran’s doctrine.

The Iranian president warned the Zionist regime that if it takes a decision against Iran, it wouldn’t have enough time to carry it out, according to IRNA News Agency.

In response to a question regarding Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its effect on developing Iran’s relations with China and other countries, he said that Iran’s presence in the SCO and its cooperation with its member states are very important, as it connects the country with Asian and economic infrastructure, and that it is very important for Iran to be able to have its share of trade and economy in the region.

He described Iran’s presence in the region as bringing about security, while expressing dissatisfaction over the disproportion in Iran’s economic share relative to its contribution to the regional security.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to expand ties with China and not to involve international issues in the relationship with East Asian country, he said.

He stressed Iran-China determination for developing bilateral relations, saying that this is a quite independent relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China which involves various areas, especially the commercial and economic fields.

From our point of view, he stated, Iran’s membership in SCO and ECO and international cooperation, especially ties with neighbors, are very important to us.

Edited by: Basma Qaddour