The main thing would be our assets. That would be the best positive sign. This is a very wrong action that they have betrayed our trust.

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.

In Iran, things like water, electricity and bread - the necessities of life - are cheaper compared to other places and there are a lot of subsidies.

The Islamic Republic of Iran does not intend to stop.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.