Kuwait Times

Published Date: March 22, 2010
By Ahmad Saeid, Staff Writer

KUWAIT: The Iranian ambassador to Kuwait, Ali Jannati, said that the American policy in the region has not changed since US President Barak Obama took office. The 'kind words of the American President are not supported with action,' he added. His statements were made on Sunday morning during a reception at his residence in Mansouriya to celebrate the Persian New Year. The Iranian ambassador said that Obama's greetings to the Iranian people on their 'Nowrose' day indicates that the American people realize t
he historical relevance of the civilization and culture of the Iranian people. "Sadly, since Obama took office, and until now, we haven't seen any change in the American policy towards Iran or the region," he said.

Jannati argued that America's bias toward Israel, its stance in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their position regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program hasn't changed. "They are so apart from those beautiful words, we didn't see any change in the American policy," he noted.

Jannati went on to say that alongside the kind words of the American president, Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, is traveling through the region. He added that she will be going to Russia and China in an attempt to place pressure on those countries to strengthen the blockade against Iran and increase sanctions against Iran through the UN Security Council.

The Saudis refused to support the US and continue to provide more oil to China. The Chinese also refused to impose tougher sanctions on Iran in the Security Council because the relations between China and Iran are valuable and fundamental to both countries. They refused to sell Iran to the Americans," he affirmed. In the meantime, said the Iranian ambassador, Iran is ready to start talks, with Europeans, Americans, and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

In his speech to the members of the Iranian community in Kuwait, Jannati said that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamanae, wants all Iranians to double their efforts to confront the economic blockade imposed against Iran and safeguard their achievement.

The ambassador congratulated the visitors on the new year, and urged Iranian citizens abroad to represent Iran well. He stressed the importance of relations with Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) countries and the exceptional ties between Iran and Kuwait. "The visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Muhammad to Iran last year was great for the bilateral relations of the two countries. We are looking forward to the visit of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad," he said.

Jannati told representatives of the Iranian community that the embassy is working with the Kuwaiti government to open a new Iranian school in Kuwait. "I will be leaving Kuwait after two months and I hope that the new school will be open before I leave," he concluded.