Iran to soldier on its rights in any negotiations: Raisi

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
21 Aug 2022 18:09
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During a Sunday speech at a conference on World Mosque Day, the Iranian President reaffirmed that Tehran “will not tie people’s livelihood to any external factor.”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses a conference in Tehran on the occasion of World Mosque Day. (President.ir)

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that his administration will not give up the country's rights in any negotiations, referring to the ongoing talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

During a Sunday speech at a conference on World Mosque Day, the Iranian President reaffirmed that Tehran “will not tie people’s livelihood to any external factor and will persevere in its effort to solve the problems facing the country and people.”

Raisi went on to say that his administration has met many of its objectives thanks to its "dignified approach".

He also stated that the Iranian nation's presence in various arenas is the "most important component of the Islamic Republic's power."

"I truly believe and say on the basis of accurate knowledge of [Iran's] potentialities and capabilities that the future is bright for the country," Raisi said.

"The current battle is a battle of wills. The Iranian nation is determined to overcome its enemies and the Almighty will certainly help the Iranian nation," he concluded.

The Iranian President’s remarks came following the latest updates on the Vienna talks, which reveal that Iran made major strides in the nuclear talks in Vienna, with concerns echoed by "Israel" in a message sent to the Biden administration saying the EU draft resolution on the Iran nuclear deal, which is being discussed with Iran, crosses the red lines set by the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The talks between major powers and Iran aim to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement and have the United States return to it following Washington's unilateral withdrawal in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump, who accompanied his decision with the imposition of harsh sanctions on Tehran.

Iran has been stressing that its nuclear program is purely for civilian purposes, while hopes for a deal remain slim. However, Washington seeks to revive the nuclear deal, because, as State Secretary Blinken said, reviving the nuclear deal is still in the interests of the US.