Larijani: Iran-US problems can΄t be Solved through Greetings

Source: Irna, 26-3-2009

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said in Najaf on Wednesday that the Iran-US problems are not the emotional or sensational ones to be solved through greetings or words.

"We do not wish to take tough or soft stances against the new event," Larijani, who is in Najaf on an Islamic visit and non-official tour, made the remarks in an interview with reporters when asked about the Iran-US relations during the tenure of US President Barack Obama and his greetings to Iranians on Nowrouz (New Year).

He said, "We believe the problems should be followed up with ease and without haste." He went on to say that the Iran-US problems are of various and diversified types, caused by certain reasons which should be investigated.

"One of the reasons (for the Iran-US problems) is the US support for the former Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein's incursion into Iran that is known to everybody," he said.

On his talks with Iraqi Shiites' religious dignitary, the Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Larijani said that in the meeting, important global and regional issues, especially those concerning the world of Islam, were discussed.

He said Ayatollah Sistani has clear and constructive stances on the Iraqi and regional issues. As for Iran-Iraq relations, Larijani said relations between the two nations are not something new, rather they have long historical, cultural and religious roots.

"We understand the problems and sufferings of Iraqi people either during the reign of the former regime or at the time of occupation and have rushed help to Iraqi people under every condition," he concluded.