In a Saturday interview with Kuwait TV, Ahmadinejad stated that in addition to providing security, Iran supports the progress of regional nations.
The Iranian president also censured the policies of the United States and its Western allies, noting that they do not tolerate the progress of other nations.
He rejected the idea that other nations should “surrender” to what the West wants for them.
Referring to the US-led sanctions against Iran, Ahmadinejad reiterated that the move will in no way stop the Islamic Republic.
On October 15, the European Union foreign ministers agreed on a new round of sanctions against Iran, in spite of a UN warning against the humanitarian ramifications of the previous bans.
The illegal sanctions were imposed based on the unfounded allegation that Iran is pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.
Iran rejects the allegations and argues that as a committed signatory to Non-Proliferation Treaty and a member of International Atomic Energy Agency, it has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
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