Leader’s aide: US can pursue economic interests with Iran
A senior advisor to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the United States, under Donald Trump, can opt for economic interests with Tehran instead of a military action as any attack bears consequences for Washington.
“Mr. Trump is a talented individual who has managed to accumulate such wealth through his business endeavors. The United States can establish economic interests with Iran,” Ali Larijani, sharing an excerpt from his recently televised interview, wrote on X.
“Trump says he is a peace advocate, so he ought not to speak of threats or war. An attack on Iran will not be without consequences, and we possess experienced military commanders.”
In an interview with NBC News late last week, Trump threatened that, “If they (Iranians) don’t make a deal, there will be bombing.”
On Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei warned that if the US commits any hostile act against the Islamic Republic, “it will certainly receive a heavy blow in return.”
On Monday, Larihjani warned that if the United States and Israel bomb Iran under any nuclear pretext, the Islamic Republic may have no choice but to acquire a nuclear weapon.
“Iran has gained a distinguished position among major powers, and most Western countries want to establish independent relations with Iran. However, due to US pressure, they have not taken a definitive stance,” he said in an interview.