Rouhani: Iran Will Continue Enrichment

President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Iran will continue its enrichment activity and there is no argument about it, according to IRNA.

The President made the remarks addressing his second televised press conference which was held here this morning in the presence of over 200 domestic and foreign reporters and photographers.

In our talks with the Group 5+1, there are two issues on which no disagreement exists between the two sides. One is that Iran will continue its enrichment activities and the other is that after reaching a final deal, all sanctions against Iran must be removed.ˈ

President Rouhani stressed that no one should even imagine Iran halting its enrichment activities.

ˈYou should notice that Iran enjoys a completely different status today compared to its previous position at regional and international levels.ˈ

He reiterated that Tehran is serious in its talks with the Group 5+1.

Noting that the present talks between the two sides were based on a win-win basis, President Rouhani said, ˈIf the talks fail, both sides will be the losers. I believe the other side is more in need of reaching a final agreement with Iran. We will continue our path anyway.ˈ

Iraqi nation capable of defending itself, says Rouhani

On the other hand, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Iraqi nation is capable of defending itself.

The President made the remarks in a televised press conference participated with over 200 domestic and foreign reporters and photographers.

If Baghdad asks for help, Tehran will support its neighbor based on the international rules and regulations, he added. However, he said, there has been no request for assistance by Iraq.

Iran is deeply concerned over the spread of terrorism in the world and this is the reason why Tehran proposed the World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) at the 68th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Rouhani added.

Regretting that the terrorist groups are backed by certain states, he said they should know that terrorists, one day, will turn their gun towards them.

Tehran will defend its borders against any types of assaults, but no Iranian force is involved in Iraq’s war against terrorism, the President said.

Asked about the subsidies cut program in Iran, he noted that the plan can help the government increase public services in various fields and improve manufacturing sector.

President Rouhani underlined that the government has prepared the blueprint of civil rights charter and would continue its effort to finalize it.

He reiterated that his administration includes all moderate individuals from different parties.

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