Iran's Defense Minister: US Humiliated in Sharm
el-Sheikh Conference
May 9, 2007
TEHRAN (Fars
News Agency)- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad
Najjar said Iraq security talks in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm
el-Sheikh brought deeper humiliation for the US and displayed Iran's good
intentions in connection with the solution of the Iraqi nation's problems.
"The
United States used to pursue a unilateral approach, but it is now insistent
on inviting Iran to such conferences," the General said when asked by
reporters here in Tehran on Tuesday to comment on the recent change in the
United States' tone and attitude towards Iran.
He said such meetings are said to be held for
rescuing the Iraqi people while they originally seek to rescue Americans from
the problem of Iraq, adding, "Although they ignored the power of the Islamic
Republic of Iran, they have now been obliged to accept this reality because
Iran's vital role in the region has been proved to the world."
Pointing to the achievements gained by the Egypt meeting, Najjar said the
conference displayed that Iran is a real supporter of the Iraqi nation.
"When Iran's 1-billion-dollar aid to Iraq was announced, it surprised Americans
and brought them deeper humiliation," he continued.
The defense minister also pointed out, "The US begged for Iran's help to get rid
of Iraq's quagmire, and they were insistent on Iran's participation in the Sharm
el-Sheikh conference because the world has realized Iran's good intentions in
relation to the solution of the problems of the Iraqi nation."
