“Iran’s resistance will pave the way for other nations to counter the arrogance”

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western countries infiltrated into the region, particularly into Afghanistan, in an attempt to inflict damage on the Islamic Republic and sow discord.

“Western countries have sent their military forces to the region to counter Iran because they regard the Iranian culture and civilization as a threat,” said President Ahmadinejad in an address to the elite in Sistan-Baluchestan Province on Thursday.

He added that many countries had no option but to follow up the West, saying, “These countries announced that they have no capability to counter the West.” “However, Iran enjoys the ability to defend itself,” he emphasized and noted that the West is fearful of Iran's history, culture, civilization and management power.

President Ahmadinejad further pointed out that Iran is a pioneer of resisting against arrogant powers, adding, “Iran's resistance will pave the way for other nations to counter the arrogance.” He noted that the US and its allies attacked and occupied Iraq and Afghanistan under the pretext to control Iran's power.

“They intended to transfer insecurity in Afghanistan and Pakistan to Iran…but they failed to obtain their objective,” Ahmadinejad said.