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’Independent’ Europe needed to mend Iran ties: FM spox
During his weekly press conference on Monday, Kanaani said that the poor relations between Tehran and the European countries is the result of their miscalculation or pursuit of the wrong policies adopted by the United States toward Iran.
Kanaani noted that Tehran considers Europe as an important part of its foreign relations, adding that, “Based on its dynamic diplomacy, common interests and mutual respect, Iran is ready to develop relations with all countries that are interested in improving ties with Iran.”
Responding to a question about the recent developments in the US presidential election and its impact on relations between the two countries, he said any potential improvement in relations with the US hinges on Washington’s change of “hostile” policies irrespective of who becomes president.
“As we have previously said, the comings and goings of governments and individuals do not matter to us,” the spokesman said.
“The thing is the US government has always taken a hostile approach and a hostile policy on Iran over the past years, and what can change the atmosphere of relations is the change of the hostile behavior of the United States towards the Iranian nation.”
US President Joe Biden abandoned his bid for re-election on Sunday as he caved to relentless pressure from his closest allies to drop out of the race amid concerns that he was too old and frail to defeat former president Donald Trump.