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Supreme Leader lashes out lack of US commitment to JCPOA

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Aug 26, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution has criticized lack of US commitment to the landmark nuclear deal stressing that none of the US administrations are trustworthy.

"We have to learn from lack of US commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This experience teaches us not to trust promises made by any of the US administrations and that no concrete action must be taken in return for their promises," said Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a recent meeting with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet members.

The meeting was held on the occasion of the national Government Week which is marked by Iranians each year to honor government's achievements.

"My criticism about the JCPOA concerns the breach of commitment and hostility of the other party not our own elements because our negotiators relentlessly did all within their reach and we are thankful for their efforts," the Leader said.

Stressing the significance of diplomacy, Ayatollah Khamenei added that all parts of the world should be the target of Iran's Foreign Policy.

"The power of diplomacy should be distributed worldwide in an appropriate and balanced manner. Asia, Africa and Latin America should be granted the share they deserve in Iran's diplomacy. Issues such as regional developments that are highly complicated and intertwined should be dealt actively and effectively with accuracy, vigilance and wisdom," Ayatollah Khamenei stressed.

He added that in diplomacy the only thing which can be trusted is a perfect, signed and documented work.

As for the issue of security in the country, the Leader said, thanks to the efforts made by military and security forces, Iran is provided with a strong security shield compared to regional countries where insecurity prevails.

Ayatollah Khamenei said that enemy is scared of Iran's growing defense and missile defense power, so all efforts to raise Iran's defense power should be supported.

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