Iran president promises nation will abide by nuclear deal

[Lite Beer]

Iran president promises nation will abide by nuclear deal
NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Friday pledged that his nation will abide by its commitments in the nuclear agreement reached the previous day in Switzerland.

Rouhani also called on world powers to fulfill their part of the deal, a reference to further lifting of sanctions imposed on Tehran over the controversial nuclear program.

"Everything we promised in the nuclear talks ... we will remain loyal (to) and stand by our promises," Rouhani said in a speech to the nation about the framework agreement. Iranians "do not seek to deceive" the international community, he added.

After a week of grueling negotiations, Iran and the six world powers announced a series of understandings on Thursday on how to curb Iran's nuclear program. They face a June 30 deadline for a final deal that is meant to cut significantly into Iran's bomb-capable technology while giving Tehran quick access to assets and markets blocked by international sanctions.

The deal was met with criticism by Iranian hard-liners but was overwhelmingly backed by the establishment.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who negotiated the agreement in Lausanne, Switzerland, received a hero's welcome upon his arrival back to Tehran on Friday.

Crowds of cheering supporters surrounded Zarif's vehicle and chanted slogans supporting him and Rouhani. One of the chants also offered sarcastic "condolences" to both Israel and to the hard-line Kayhan newspaper, which has opposed the negotiations from the start.

Zarif tried to reassure Iranians that the country's nuclear program will continue but said any negotiation requires give and take. "It is not supposed to be one party receiving all the concessions and the other party surrendering," he said.

Zarif also expressed his gratitude for the support of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and said Thursday's understandings will be a "base for drafting the final agreement," in July.

If implemented, the deal will substantially pare back some Iranian nuclear assets for a decade and restrict others for an additional five years. It would be the first significant success for the United States and its partners in more than a decade of diplomatic efforts focusing on capping Tehran's nuclear advance.

Like Zarif, Rouhani also sought to reassure Iranians that the country will continue to enrich uranium — something it has always insisted was for peaceful purposes only but which the U.S. and its allies suspected was a cover for pursuing nuclear arms.

"Our enrichment and entire nuclear technology is only for the development of Iran," Rouhani said. "It will not be against regional countries or against the world."

A new chapter of "cooperation with the world" will begin when the final deal goes into effect after July, Rouhani added.

"Some think we have no option except to fight the world or to surrender. But there is a third way, too. We have to have cooperation with the world," said Rouhani.

Iranian hard-liners claimed the agreement was a bargain for the West and a disaster for Iran.

"We gave up a race-ready horse and we got in return a broken bridle," Hossein Shariatmadari, a Khamenei adviser and Kayhan's chief editor, told the semi-official Fars news agency.

Another conservative analyst, Mahdi Mohammad, referred to the Fordo underground uranium enrichment facility and told the news outlet that under the deal, "a disaster happened in Fordo."

As part of the Lausanne understandings, Iran agreed to stop enrichment at Fordo and change the facility to a nuclear research center.

Another member of the negotiating team — Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's atomic agency — said, "I see the future very bright and shining."

Ahmad Tavakkoli, a prominent conservative lawmaker, wrote a letter to Rouhani on Thursday, saying the agreement needs ratification by the country's conservative-dominated parliament.

But supporters of the negotiations have claimed that the nuclear talks have been conducted under the direct supervision of Khamenei, and therefore don't require parliamentary approval. Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, has not made any public comment on the deal.

-- (c) Associated Press 2015-04-04

[pitrevie]

What difference does it make what promises the Iranians make? They could have promised to send chocolate Easter eggs to every American child the problem isn't the hardliners in Iran but the hardliners in the American congress. This deal has been negotiated in part by the Americans (Obama) and we all know that anything that Obama does must be wrong. So standby for the usual nonsense and probably another Benghazi inquiry after all to date there have already been thirteen its about time for one more.

[snarky66]

The Iranian president can promise anything he likes but he's not the Supreme Leader. Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader.

[pitrevie]

The Iranian president can promise anything he likes but he's not the Supreme Leader. Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader.

Do you think for one moment that makes any difference to the hard-line response that is going to come from the Congress? The Supreme leader along with anyone else can give whatever support they like to the deal it will never satisfy the extreme wing of the GOP.

[HerbalEd]

What difference does it make what promises the Iranians make? They could have promised to send chocolate Easter eggs to every American child the problem isn't the hardliners in Iran but the hardliners in the American congress. This deal has been negotiated in part by the Americans (Obama) and we all know that anything that Obama does must be wrong. So standby for the usual nonsense and probably another Benghazi inquiry after all to date there have already been thirteen its about time for one more.

Indeed the hardliner American congresspeople are a problem, but you are naive if you think the Iranian hardliners are not a problem also. Fortunately the more moderate on both sides seem to have prevailed.

Edited April 4, 2015 by HerbalEd

[klauskunkel]

It is absolutely imperative that every person on this earth blindly believes the promises of any politician. They all work for the common good after all...

2 years later in Iran: Oh, look, we have a nuke. Allah gave it to us.

[Pimay1]

Iranians "do not seek to deceive" the international community, he added.

I feel so much better now knowig we can trust these terrorists. Great job Obama.

Edited April 4, 2015 by Pimay1

[Scott]

The topic is about the Iranian presidents promise. It is not about the US and it is not about Obama.

Posts have been removed. Stay on topic.

[tomloughney]

My Thai GF would promise anything until after she got the money.

Is this any different.

Once Sanctions are lifted it is really difficult to take back the money and stop trade.

OK they are not Thai....just sayin

[Chicog]

My Thai GF would promise anything until after she got the money.

Is this any different.

Once Sanctions are lifted it is really difficult to take back the money and stop trade.

OK they are not Thai....just sayin

Sanctions can be put back as easily as they were the first time.

[pitrevie]

What difference does it make what promises the Iranians make? They could have promised to send chocolate Easter eggs to every American child the problem isn't the hardliners in Iran but the hardliners in the American congress. This deal has been negotiated in part by the Americans (Obama) and we all know that anything that Obama does must be wrong. So standby for the usual nonsense and probably another Benghazi inquiry after all to date there have already been thirteen its about time for one more.

Indeed the hardliner American congresspeople are a problem, but you are naive if you think the Iranian hardliners are not a problem also. Fortunately the more moderate on both sides seem to have prevailed.

Not for one moment and that is why it took so long to hammer out the details. It has nothing to do with trust, I wouldn't trust the hardliners in Iran further than I could throw them. This whole agreement is about making sure they never proceed to having a nuclear bomb. I should think that this treaty goes a few steps beyond just accepting the word of anyone in much the same way that treaties were concluded with the USSR. The Iranians tried to get away with it at the Fordo underground site but these days that doesn't remain a secret for very long.

Those who oppose this are the hardliners in the GOP and their unlikely allies, the hardliners in Iran.

[h90]

What difference does it make what promises the Iranians make? They could have promised to send chocolate Easter eggs to every American child the problem isn't the hardliners in Iran but the hardliners in the American congress. This deal has been negotiated in part by the Americans (Obama) and we all know that anything that Obama does must be wrong. So standby for the usual nonsense and probably another Benghazi inquiry after all to date there have already been thirteen its about time for one more.

And Israel.....

[wabothai]

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Iranians "do not seek to deceive" the international community, he added.

I feel so much better now knowig we can trust these terrorists. Great job Obama.

May be the Iranians are as much brainwashed as the Americans.

The issue is to start being friendly with each other and dare to have some trust.

Calling all Iranians terrorists is putting oneself in Bush's nit wit club.

[Seastallion]

Yay...The price of caviar will go down. And dates. And pomegranates and almond milk and figs...... Yay.

[JetsetBkk]

What deal?

There IS no deal until the end of June.

All they've "decided" on is a framework.

[BadBouy]

My Thai GF would promise anything until after she got the money.

Is this any different.

Once Sanctions are lifted it is really difficult to take back the money and stop trade.

OK they are not Thai....just sayin

Sanctions can be put back as easily as they were the first time.

Only problem is then it may be too late.

[pitrevie]

My Thai GF would promise anything until after she got the money.

Is this any different.

Once Sanctions are lifted it is really difficult to take back the money and stop trade.

OK they are not Thai....just sayin

Sanctions can be put back as easily as they were the first time.

Only problem is then it may be too late.

I think those that negotiated this appreciate that if work continued on developing a nuclear bomb that such actions would not go unnoticed. It would still take the Iranians some considerable time to reach that stage. The Iranians tried to keep Fordo a secret and that didn't last long.

[sirineou]

Several years ago we were told that Iran was one year away from an atomic bomb so according to the "experts" Iran should have several by now,

Now we are told that Iran is one year away from a nuclear device , if so why would they be negotiating now, they have endured several years of sanctions, why not endure one more and negotiate after they had the bomb?

Or are we being sold a bill of goods?

[Ulysses G.]

Now we are told that Iran is one year away from a nuclear device , if so why would they be negotiating now, they have endured several years of sanctions, why not endure one more and negotiate after they had the bomb?

Because Obama is not a dictator. He has to cooperate with his own party to some extent and they will probably not allow him to sit back and let Iran get the bomb without any pretense at trying to stop them. The fake negotiations give Iran more time to get closer to nuclear weapons status with little fear of retaliation, before it is too late to stop them.

[sirineou]

Now we are told that Iran is one year away from a nuclear device , if so why would they be negotiating now, they have endured several years of sanctions, why not endure one more and negotiate after they had the bomb?

Because Obama is not a dictator. He has to cooperate with his own party to some extent and they will probably not allow him to sit back and let Iran get the bomb without any pretense at trying to stop them. The fake negotiations give Iran more time to get closer to nuclear weapons status with little fear of retaliation, before it is too late to stop them.

Did you get that information from the same people that told you several years ago that Iran would have an atomic bomb with in a year?

[Ulysses G.]

Google the Stuxnet computer virus. Someone slowed them down.

[umbanda]

Anyway...any Obama deal is good until next elections...If Conservative Republicans get the Presidency again....its will find the way to put Iran again in the "circle of devil"...Iran is stronger that any other Arab country, but its knows that can get the same "treatment" from the West like Irak, Afghanistan, Libya, etc, etc....and its military will be defeated, and its country destroyed.

Lets be hopeful. Who knows?....Iran may be changing "attitude" now...... and finally.

[NickJ]

Bunker bombs that weigh more than me..

Edited April 4, 2015 by NickJ

[sirineou]

Google the Stuxnet computer virus. Someone slowed them down.

so you think that Obama entered in to negotiations with Iran to placate the democratic wing in Congress so that they will not

launch an other computer virus, (you seem to think that the democrats in the US congress did that) and give time to the Iranians to develop a bomb?

Talk about

[Ulysses G.]

Google the Stuxnet computer virus. Someone slowed them down.

so you think that Obama entered in to negotiations with Iran to placate the democratic wing in Congress so that they will not

launch an other computer virus, (you seem to think that the democrats in the US congress did that) and give time to the Iranians to develop a bomb?

Talk about

This is your fantasy, not mine and there is a much more likely culprit when it comes to Stuxnet.

[sirineou]

Google the Stuxnet computer virus. Someone slowed them down.

so you think that Obama entered in to negotiations with Iran to placate the democratic wing in Congress so that they will not

launch an other computer virus, (you seem to think that the democrats in the US congress did that) and give time to the Iranians to develop a bomb?

Talk about

This is your fantasy, not mine and there is a much more likely culprit when it comes to Stuxnet.

you are the one who said and I quote , i(please see post # 20)

"Because Obama is not a dictator. He has to cooperate with his own party to some extent and they will probably not allow him to sit back and let Iran get the bomb without any pretense at trying to stop them. The fake negotiations give Iran more time to get closer to nuclear weapons status with little fear of retaliation, before it is too late to stop them."

So not my fantasy, but yours

Edited April 4, 2015 by sirineou

[ggt]

Iranians "do not seek to deceive" the international community!

The Iranians have been lying to the rest of the world for centuries...in business, economic, and military matters...nothing has changed...except...Obama wants to give them another chance...this too will end badly for the world...

[CMNightRider]

"Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Friday, pledged that his nation will abide by its commitments in the nuclear agreement reached the previous day in Switzerland."

If this wasn't such a serous issue, Iran's President Rouhani's pledge would be laughable. Unfortunately, there is nothing funny about this. I would trust Hillary Clinton's war stories or a Palestinian on a motorcycle before I would trust Rouhani's promise.

[sirineou]

Iranians "do not seek to deceive" the international community!

The Iranians have been lying to the rest of the world for centuries...in business, economic, and military matters...nothing has changed...except...Obama wants to give them another chance...this too will end badly for the world...

where the west has being Honest as a Texas sundown

[cookee68]

I promise, honest.