World energy security dependent on Iran: Rafsanjani

Tehran Times:

Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here on Tuesday that maintaining energy security in the world is not possible without Iran.

“Iran is in a powerful position in view of its resources, geographical location and scientific capability; this power should be introduced to the people and those who favor the Islamic Revolution worldwide,” he said in a meeting with heads of the external branches of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) network. READ MORE

Referring to the recent events concerning Iran’s nuclear issue, Rafsanjani noted the country will soon face a wave of propaganda against its nuclear activities at this sensitive juncture.

He stressed the necessity to inform the Iranian and world public opinion of the transparency of the country’s nuclear policy.

Iran gained access to this technology at a time when it was under sanctions and facing much opposition and will not relinquish its nuclear capability, he added.

Rafsanjani stressed that the Islamic Republic plays an effective role in global and regional issues.
“Iran is one of the most promising and permanent energy centers in the world and superpowers have cast covetous eyes on it due to the country’s political, economic and geographical importance.

"Today the world is dependent on us and Iran can no longer be ignored in international calculations.”

The EC chairman underlined that the Islamic Republic plays a very effective role in world energy security.

“However, it has graciously avoided taking any adventurous approach and has remained committed to international and regional security,” he added.