Iran: new president Ebrahim Raïssi is sworn in before Parliament
Iranian President Ebrahim Raïssa, this Thursday, August 5 in Tehran, during his swearing-in before Parliament.
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The conservative leader officially took office, during a ceremony in Parliament, where he was sworn in on Thursday, August 5.
Ebrahim Raïssi notably spoke to foreign representatives, including the presidents of Iraq and Afghanistan, but also the European diplomat Enrique Mora.
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With our correspondent in Tehran,
Siavosh Ghazi
In his first speech as president, Ebrahim Raïssi insisted on Iran's right to develop its own nuclear program, demanding the lifting of all economic sanctions that hit his country. “
The Islamic Republic's nuclear program is completely peaceful,
” he said.
The policy of pressure and sanctions will not force the Iranian people to give up their rights. Sanctions against the Iranian people must be lifted and we will support any plan that will ensure this goal.
"
Mr. Raïssi also defended the regional policy of Tehran: "
The power of the Islamic Republic brings security, peace and stability in the countries of the region, and will be used only against the oppressive powers
", he said. promised.
The Iranian president should surround himself with a firm team towards the West.
A sign that does not deceive, during the ceremony in Parliament, the representative of the European Union Enrique Mora was placed in the second row, behind the representatives of Hamas, Hezbollah and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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