Akbar Rafsanjani Quotes (13 Quotes)

It is not possible to wrongly accuse such a nation (Iran) ... and then send its dossier to the security council and drag the region step by step towards a critical situation.

Harm will not only engulf the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the region and everybody.

If you (the Europeans) are really honest and worried that Iran may obtain nuclear weapons, there are better ways to gain confidence.

Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.

If (the West) shows its rigidity by making unjust decisions and putting their threats into practice, the Iranian people will not be the only ones to pay the price.

They want to deprive Islamic nations of having nuclear energy knowledge and always keep them backwards.

An unwise decision could lead to a dangerous situation, not only in Iran and in the (Gulf) region but also in the world.

We are certain that Gulf countries will not back the US in waging an attack on Iran.

We are not seeking a confrontation but, if it is imposed on us, we are prepared for it. The consequences of such an attack will be very grave and they the Americans will not benefit from it.

Threats and unilateralism will be futile and rather make the situation more difficult for negotiators of both sides.

We do not discount the possibility of US aggression under any circumstance we stress at the same time that it would not be in the interest of the United States, nor us.

With wisdom we will get our rights, and if they create any trouble for us, they will regret it in the end and Iran will emerge triumphant.

Iran and the European Union have already started their talks in Vienna and I hope that both sides will take a wise decision in the nuclear matter.