The Islamic Republic Is For Democracy

Contrary to some false reports in the West, the Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed the revolution in Egypt. The uprising brought millions of ordinary and brave Egyptians to the streets, reminiscent of Iran's historic Islamic Revolution of 1979. As the two oldest nations in the Middle East, I...

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Published inWall Street journal. Europe
Main Author Khazaei, Mohammad
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brussels Dow Jones & Company Inc 28.07.2011
EditionEurope
Subjects
Cooperation
International conferences
Nuclear weapons
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Summary:Contrary to some false reports in the West, the Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed the revolution in Egypt. The uprising brought millions of ordinary and brave Egyptians to the streets, reminiscent of Iran's historic Islamic Revolution of 1979. As the two oldest nations in the Middle East, Iran and the new Egypt have embarked on the path of amity and reconciliation that can be rewarding to both nations. Also, the United States and her Western allies must recognize the perception, widespread throughout the Middle East, that Israel's nuclear arsenal represents a clear and present danger to its neighbors. The international community must pressure Israel to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to allow outside inspection of its hidden nuclear facilities. This is the main obstacle to the U.N. goal of a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East, which is fully endorsed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran is not in breach of any of its international obligations. Its enrichment of uranium for peaceful reactors is within the full-scope inspection of the IAEA and authorized by the articles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran will never forfeit its nuclear rights as a result of false allegations by certain governments that pursue hegemonic policies in the region.
ISSN:0921-9986