He leaves, Iran is here forever

TEHRAN – Minister of Foreign Affairs Iran, Mohammad Zarif launched an attack on the president United States (US), Donald Trump. Through his Twitter account, Zarif said that Trump would resign soon, but Iran would remain forever.

“In 70 days Trump will be gone, but we will stay here forever,” Zarif tweeted, referring to Trump’s remaining tenants as president of the United States (US).

He then relayed a message to neighboring Iran that relying on outsiders for regional security was not a wise decision. Zarif called on the countries of the region to work together to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.

“Betting on outsiders to provide security is not a good bet. We are reaching out to our neighbors so that dialogue can resolve differences. Only together can we build a better future for all,” he continued.

Zarif later said that the new US administration, led by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, must correct the mistakes the Trump administration has made. (Also read: Rouhani: Biden must repair Trump’s damage)

“The time has come for the next US administration to correct the mistakes of the past and return to the path of fulfilling international obligations,” said the senior Iranian diplomat.

Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made a similar statement. In which, Rouhani said the next US administration should seize the opportunity to make up for Donald Trump’s mistakes.

“The American people have opposed Trump’s destructive policies. The next American administration must seize the opportunity to amend the past. Iran likes constructive interactions with the world,” Rouhani said.

As is well known, tensions between the two countries have risen since 2018, when Trump abandoned the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers and later re-imposed sanctions that have paralyzed the Iranian economy. (Also Read: Biden Becomes President, US-China ‘War’ Predicted To Be Exciting)

Biden himself has vowed to rejoin the United States into the Iran nuclear deal, a deal Washington accepted when he was vice president, if Tehran also rejoins the deal.

He said a return to the deal would be a starting point for future negotiations and that Washington would then work with allies to strengthen and extend the nuclear deal and address other issues of concern.

(esn)