21 Quotes by Akbar Rafsanjani

We want to assure you (the Gulf region) that we are at the service of the whole region.

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

When I was the president, several times I mentioned this to the United States, that if they show goodwill we would enter a dialogue with them.

We wish to avoid any confrontation. But if it is imposed on us, we are prepared to face it.

This is a sensitive issue. We cannot give up our rights. No Iranian will be ready to give up our rights, and they should know that we will remain firm.

America and other countries want to issue a resolution taking advantage of Chapter Seven. Could they achieve this? It is doubtful.

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.

The Islamic Republic of Iran does not intend to stop.