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Fate of nuclear deal still 'not clear': Iran's Khamenei
by Staff Writers
Tehran (AFP) Aug 17, 2015


The fate of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers is still undecided but it will not leave the country vulnerable to US influence, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Monday.

Khamenei, the country's highest authority, said in a statement quoted on his website that Tehran would block any US attempt to influence Iran despite the historic accord.

"They think that through this agreement -- the fate of which is not clear as no one knows if it will be approved here or in America -- they could find a way to intrude into the country," Khamenei said.

"We have closed such a path and will decisively shut it. We'll allow neither economic nor political nor cultural intrusion by the United States."

The deal, reached in Vienna last month, must still be ratified by the US Congress and could face the need for parliamentary approval in Iran.

Khamenei, quoted as speaking to members of the Islamic Radio and Television Union in Tehran, also accused the United States of trying to "infiltrate" the Middle East.

"They seek the disintegration of Syria and Iraq, (but) with God's help it will not happen," he said.

Khamenei's remarks reflected Tehran's continued deep suspicion of the United States, despite his backing President Hassan Rouhani in reaching a deal.

The agreement between Iran and six major powers -- Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States -- aims to curb Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for a gradual lifting of international sanctions imposed on its economy since 2006.

The US Congress, dominated by Republicans in opposition to President Barack Obama, is expected to pass a resolution opposing the deal in September.

Obama is likely to veto that measure, but Congress could still override such a veto -- and kill the Iran deal -- with a two-thirds majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives.

In Iran, a debate is ongoing on the need for parliament to approve the agreement.

A majority of lawmakers -- 201 of 290 -- has requested that the agreement be submitted as a bill to be voted on and approved.

Khamenei also stressed his support for all forces fighting Israel, the Islamic republic's arch-foe.

"Iran defends the resistance in the region, including the Palestinian resistance, and provides support for anyone who fights Israel and strikes the Zionist regime," he said.

Iran does not recognise Israel and supports the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad.


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