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Larijani says Iran pursue more global interaction

An influential Iranian politician says Tehran must pursue a foreign policy strategy that is based on interaction with other world powers.

“It is only through such interaction that we can harness tension and reduce the level of hostility. This can only be achieved through well-planned, active and cautious diplomacy,” Mohammad-Javad Larijani said in interview that was aired on Sunday night.

Larijani said that he believes interaction is the key to international politics, instead of “friendship” or “hostility.”

The leading political theorist then went on to explain his views as to why the Western world and Israel were showing hostility toward Iran.

“They see the emergence of the Islamic Republic as a serious threat that endangers their plans to dominate the region, as they have, pathetically, defined their interests on that basis. Their hostility also stems from our new accomplishments.

“We are an influential and powerful country in the region but we are not after dominance, despite having high abilities. We are the region’s biggest democracy. No regional security arrangements can be reached in the region without Iran.”

Larijani also said that the West was trying to undermine Iran’s power by targeting the credibility of the Iranian elections.

“We are the largest regional democracy that is why they are out to poison the elections,” he said.

Mohammad-Javad Larijani is a well-known figure inside Iranian politics and the brother of two top officials, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Judiciary Chief Mohammad-Sadeq Larijani.

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