President: Iran to show appropriate reaction to US after new gov't

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will have appropriate reaction with the future government of the US if it respects its national interests and is not after raising tension.

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25 September 2016

President Rouhani made the remark at a press conference when asked about future government of the US, reports IRNA.

President Rouhani said no matter from which party and faction it will be, the next government of the US will receive Iran’s appropriate reaction if it respects Iranian interests, attempts to reduce tension and is not after tension.

When asked about Iran and the US approach in the Persian Gulf, President said Iran has no problem with the US in the Persian Gulf and it is Iran’s right to defend its territory.

He said even before the Iraq war, Iran had problems with the US in the Persian Gulf.

He added that all should make efforts in order that problems are not created.

He said Iran is not after adventurism in the region.

Asked about Iranian American dual nationalities, President Rouhani said Iran does not accept dual nationality and believes an Iranian citizen in origin is Iranian and not American.
“We do not accept dual nationality.”

He said all should make efforts law is implemented.

More on JCPOA, he said JCPOA importance remains intact even it other side violates its commitments.

He said the JCPOA is in the interest of the region and the world.

To a question on Iran’s wheat, he said Iran has now extra what and has attained self-sufficiency.

In another development, the president said sending humanitarian aid, fighting terrorism are among main requirements for real democracy in Syria.