Iran has come through a lot and is now looking at the future with dreamy eyes. And now its relations with India matter
Many consider Iran a threat while others see it as a friend. A lot is said about the country, but there is a lot more to be heard. The only Islamic republic which has dared to take on the world’s mightiest power, Iran is blessed with some inherently unique policies. B&E’s Akram Hoque brings them forward in an exclusive interview with the Ambassador of Iran to India, Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh (SM).
B&E: How does Iran look at democracy and democratic set up?
SM: Before the Iranian revolution, we didn’t have democracy. But we have tried to bring democracy for long. The Iranian revolution was not just the transformation of power and a mere success story. We made the Constitution, Parliament, adopted a suitable electoral system and a democratic presidential system. There was great debate on whether the name should be ‘Islamic Republic of Iran’ or simply ‘Iran’. However, 99% Iranians agreed with the first. Now we have separate elections for Parliament, Mayor and President. The 10th presidential election of Iran took place on June 12.
B&E: The biggest issue with Iran is the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). How do you view this?
SM: No, not exactly. We are a member of the NPT. The NPT always observes whatever activities we undertake. And they have approved of it. Whatever few questions that come up by the observers is answered by us in one or two months given timeline.
B&E: How does Iran react to allegations levelled by the West for building its Uranium-enriched plan to fuel its nuclear ambitions?
SM: Many other countries are developing nuclear weapons, there is no objection to that. Then why is objection being raised against us? It’s US propaganda against us. After the revolution, the US lost its last chance of extracting political as well as economic benefit from Iran. Since then, US is after Iran, asking us to balance our power equation in Asia. Iran is neighbour of Afghanistan, Pakistan and we have good presence in many other Asian countries. For this reason, US actions are all bunkum and aimed illegally against us. We have a lot of documents that the war of Iraq-Iran was supported by the US.
Many consider Iran a threat while others see it as a friend. A lot is said about the country, but there is a lot more to be heard. The only Islamic republic which has dared to take on the world’s mightiest power, Iran is blessed with some inherently unique policies. B&E’s Akram Hoque brings them forward in an exclusive interview with the Ambassador of Iran to India, Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh (SM).
B&E: How does Iran look at democracy and democratic set up?
SM: Before the Iranian revolution, we didn’t have democracy. But we have tried to bring democracy for long. The Iranian revolution was not just the transformation of power and a mere success story. We made the Constitution, Parliament, adopted a suitable electoral system and a democratic presidential system. There was great debate on whether the name should be ‘Islamic Republic of Iran’ or simply ‘Iran’. However, 99% Iranians agreed with the first. Now we have separate elections for Parliament, Mayor and President. The 10th presidential election of Iran took place on June 12.
B&E: The biggest issue with Iran is the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). How do you view this?
SM: No, not exactly. We are a member of the NPT. The NPT always observes whatever activities we undertake. And they have approved of it. Whatever few questions that come up by the observers is answered by us in one or two months given timeline.
B&E: How does Iran react to allegations levelled by the West for building its Uranium-enriched plan to fuel its nuclear ambitions?
SM: Many other countries are developing nuclear weapons, there is no objection to that. Then why is objection being raised against us? It’s US propaganda against us. After the revolution, the US lost its last chance of extracting political as well as economic benefit from Iran. Since then, US is after Iran, asking us to balance our power equation in Asia. Iran is neighbour of Afghanistan, Pakistan and we have good presence in many other Asian countries. For this reason, US actions are all bunkum and aimed illegally against us. We have a lot of documents that the war of Iraq-Iran was supported by the US.
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