US Seeking Continued Monopoly Over World: Official

Tehran, Sept 13, IRNA – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said the US is seeking to prolong its monopoly over the world and is violating the sovereignty of countries under the guise of fighting terrorism. He described as suspicious and elusive act the US attempts to establish an anti-terrorism coalition in coordination with a number of countries which themselves are among the major supporters of terrorists in the world. The top security official also said the American measures serve to divert the international public opinion from its pivotal role in supporting and equipping the terrorists in Syria under the cover of helping them topple the illegal rulers in Syria. Shamkhani also said the US intended to portrary the image of a hero to save itself from the self-made crisis. Elsewhere in his remarks, the SNSC chief also stressed that creating an international consensus to conduct a sincere, transparent and indiscriminate campaign against terrorism was Iran's unchangeable policy. He said the world community too favors Iran's pioneering role in fighting terrorism and organized crimes. He also announced that improving economic conditions during the past year was among the most important measures taken to reduce security hazards. Shamkhani said the fact that the security crisis in Iraq has had no effects on Iran indicates the cultural and social maturity of the Iranian nation as well as the competence of Iran's security and information systems. He described Iran as a safe haven and symbol of stability in such a chaotic region as the Middle East./end