I have no idea what the U.S. intends to do further there and what would be the reaction of the Iraqi people. I only know that the sole option is to leave Iraq to the Iraqi people.

We don't have a major problem right now in our country, and life is normal. Things like unemployment, which the youth are suffering from, and the rate of inflation - these are chronic conditions and we have to solve them.

Passing a tough resolution or threatening Iran will not bring about the desired outcome.

The United States is a big country but unfortunately it seems it has the brain of a little bird not befitting the greatness of the country.

Iran is determined to use peaceful nuclear technology and no intimidation or threat can make us give it up.

We don't have any bad memories of the people of the United States.

I think the elections have gone well, although there is so much insecurity in Iraq. So far during the counting of ballots, there has not been a significant complaint. We have to wait to see what the outcome of the counting is.