“We do not want to pre-judge, but if previous [US] policies continue, the wall of distrust between Iran and the US will continue to exist. However, if they decide to change their unilateral policies, then we can wait and see how events turn out,” Qashqavi said in an interview with Mehr News Agency on Friday.
The Iranian deputy foreign minister said the reelection of Barack Obama as US President would not influence the course of Iran’s nuclear energy issue.
The United States, Israel and some of their allies have frequently accused Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.
Iran rejects the allegation, arguing that as a committed signatory to Non-Proliferation Treaty and an International Atomic Energy Agency member, it is entitled to develop and acquire nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Qashqavi went on to say that Iran respects the American nation’s vote, which indicates that they are not in favor of the extremist policies advocated by certain individuals.
“I think the position of the American nation with regards to this is clear, and it is up to Obama now to show how determined he is to fulfill the promise of change he has made.”
Obama won a victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney for another four-year presidential term on November 7, 2012. The victory made Obama the first Democrat to win a second term in office since Bill Clinton in 1996.
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