There is no possibility of a public demonstration [in Iran] of such defiance, but these defiant acts are certainly going on.

Today, as a result of a miraculous set of circumstances, Iran is going to get between $50 to $55 billion in oil revenue, which is unheard of in the history of the revolution.

The modern infrastructures that exists in the world all contribute to the advancement of human rights and democracy.

Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks.

What I'm worried about is that, in case that happens [nuclear explosion], then the Iranian people are the ones who are going to pay the heaviest price. But none of the Western countries have seriously talked about this.

We should put away the militaristic outlook. The U.S. should start talking about disarmament, nuclear disarmament, of the region.

The solutions to the problems of the distraught lower strata of society are problems that can only be solved in the context of an overall political, cultural, economic development.