Tehran, YJC. Former consultant to the Foreign Minister has expressed doubts that the Western negotiators will recognize the country’s rights.
Manouchehr
Mohammadi said "Our negotiations with the West on the nuclear issue started in
the Reform administration. I did not then expect the talks to succeed. The US
always pursues its interests with a stick. We want our rights, but they know no
rights.”
He
asserted "As the talks have dragged on so far, I do not see it likely that the
West will give up and recognize our rights.”
He
also pointed to Hashemi, Khatami, and the 09 events, saying "These guys have
played roles in the sedition each for specific goals and with specific
motivations.”
He
asserted that Hashemi has committed the biggest mistake of his life to run for
presidency and added "At least we did not expect him to run for presidency with
the stance he has adopted in relation to the US and Israel. Such stances are
not welcome by the Iranian nation.”