The role of Iran has been very destructive. As an Iranian, I apologize to the civilian people of Syria who have been killed as a result of the useless intervention of Iran in Syria.

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected.

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is an unfounded argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants.

The fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. Unfortunately, the United States and a few other governments have used the war on terrorism as a way of violating human rights.

We must acquaint the youth to the realities of the world... we must tell them that millions of people around the world have no access to drinking water.

No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government.