Ahmadinejad: New Middle East Free of US, “Israel”

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that a new Middle East will be created in the near future without the United States and "Israel".

"I assure you that despite all evil and complicated plans, and thanks to the resistance of nations, there will be a new Middle East but without the US and the Zionist regime," he said during a speech he gave at Tehran's Azadi Square to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

The Iranian president also urged the arrogant powers (the US and Israel) not to interfere in the internal affairs of the region's countries such as Egypt and Tunisia.

"What are you doing in Afghanistan? What are these military bases in the region for? Are you compassionate or hypocrite?" Ahmadinejad asked.

He also argued that the West is deceitful in claiming that with the two-state slogan it can pave the way for Israel to dominate the region.

Hailing the revolution in Egypt, the Iranian president warned the Egyptian people to be vigilant, insisting that "It is your right to be free. It is your right to decide your government, and it is your right to freely express yourself about your country and global issues."

"Be united and do not fear corrupt governments, and victory is near," he added.

Saying that Iran expanded and fostered its ties with world countries based on justice, safeguarding human dignity and kindness, Ahmadinejad noted that world nations were nowadays moving fast towards sublimity motivated with their inner needs and pure human natures.

He further said that people were awakened and were seeking their salvation in establishment of just and friendly international systems.

President Ahmadinejad went on to stress that rapid developments in different international arenas especially in economic and political areas were proofs to this fact.