Speaker: Iran to Stand against Western Pressures

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani downplayed the effect of sanctions and embargoes imposed against Tehran over its peaceful nuclear program, and reiterated that Iran will stand against the pressures of the West.
Larijani also said on Thursday that the Iranian nation will never compromise with the western governments' hostile approach.

Addressing a group of Indonesian students, he said that enmity to Iran is not something new and the Americans had always adopted hostile approach toward Iran, but to no avail.

Describing the Western governments approach toward Iran as wrong and modern dictatorship in the international scene, Larijani said that Iran will stand against the West's pressures.

Referring to Iran's achievements despite the Western governments' sanctions, he noted that Iranian accomplishments belong to all the nations, including the Indonesians.

Stressing the need to strengthen the economic capacity of the Muslim countries, Larijani said that Islamic world has excellent capacities.

"Iran does not intend to attack any country but the US and Israel should know that if they are hostile towards the Muslims, Iran will stand by them."

Commenting on Imam Khomeini's doctrine, Larijani also said that he had always insisted on the Muslims' unity and their self-sufficiency.

He further noted that Iran will always support the oppressed nations of Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon and Afghanistan.