President Rouhani:
World Nations Stand With Iran on JCPOA
TEHRAN (Dispatches) -- President Hassan Rouhani said here on Sunday the 2015 nuclear agreement benefits the entire region and the world, warning that any attempt to damage the deal will backfire.
Speaking at the last meeting of his cabinet, Rouhani rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and opponents of the Islamic Republic who have described the accord, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the "worst deal ever” and accused Iran of having deceived others.
"What is important about the JCPOA is the issue of understanding and a win-win situation,” he said.
"Certainly, the JCPOA serves and will serve the interests of the country, region and the entire world and anyone who wants to damage the JCPOA will hurt himself and his country,” he added.
The president also warned that if the U.S. stands against the deal, the whole world will stand up to the U.S., contrary to four years ago when Iran was alone.
"Today, if anyone wants to take a measure against Iran regarding the JCPOA, all countries will be with us and against the one who wants to weaken the JCPOA,” Rouhani pointed out.
The president described peace in economy, economic progress and working towards social justice as an honor for the 11th administration and said: "The 12th Administration will continue working towards the policy of freedom, security peace and progress.”
"I am very happy that our ministers, even those who are going to be replaced, are working with the same spirit and enthusiasm that they had the first day they started working.”
When the 11th Administration started office, Iran had a high inflation rate, he said. "If the same trend had continued, we would have had to sell 200,000 barrels of oil today and sanctions would have been pressuring people more than ever.”
"Today, we have a peaceful environment in our universities,” the President said. He also referred to the latest presidential election and said: "I don’t think in any country people are allowed to take to the streets and speak their ideas this loud and clear.”
"Today, we are witnessing more morality, ethics and moderation in the society, said Rouhani, adding: "Progress is only possible through moderation.”
Speaking at the last meeting of his cabinet, Rouhani rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and opponents of the Islamic Republic who have described the accord, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the "worst deal ever” and accused Iran of having deceived others.
"What is important about the JCPOA is the issue of understanding and a win-win situation,” he said.
"Certainly, the JCPOA serves and will serve the interests of the country, region and the entire world and anyone who wants to damage the JCPOA will hurt himself and his country,” he added.
The president also warned that if the U.S. stands against the deal, the whole world will stand up to the U.S., contrary to four years ago when Iran was alone.
"Today, if anyone wants to take a measure against Iran regarding the JCPOA, all countries will be with us and against the one who wants to weaken the JCPOA,” Rouhani pointed out.
The president described peace in economy, economic progress and working towards social justice as an honor for the 11th administration and said: "The 12th Administration will continue working towards the policy of freedom, security peace and progress.”
"I am very happy that our ministers, even those who are going to be replaced, are working with the same spirit and enthusiasm that they had the first day they started working.”
When the 11th Administration started office, Iran had a high inflation rate, he said. "If the same trend had continued, we would have had to sell 200,000 barrels of oil today and sanctions would have been pressuring people more than ever.”
"Today, we have a peaceful environment in our universities,” the President said. He also referred to the latest presidential election and said: "I don’t think in any country people are allowed to take to the streets and speak their ideas this loud and clear.”
"Today, we are witnessing more morality, ethics and moderation in the society, said Rouhani, adding: "Progress is only possible through moderation.”