"The strategic blunders of the West in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucuses have turned these parts of the world into a haven for terrorists and extremists," Rouhani said in an address to the UN General Assembly in New York.
"Military aggression against Afghanistan and Iraq and improper interference in the developments in Syria are clear examples of this erroneous strategic approach in the Middle East," he stressed.
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Iran Leader Blames West for Islamic State's Rise ...
ReplyDeleteran's president is placing heavy blame on Western countries for the rise of extremism in the Middle East, citing colonialism and what he called "strategic blunders."
Hassan Rouhani told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that "moderate politicians and elites" in the region must provide the leadership to counter violence and terrorism.
"The right solution to this quandary comes from within the region, and from a regionally provided solution with international support," Rouhani said, "and not from the outside the region."
Iranian and Western officials are hoping to make progress on stalled nuclear talks. In a rare move, Iran's top diplomat met with U.S. and European Union foreign policy chiefs in New York late Thursday.
The talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton are expected to continue Friday..................http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-leader-blames-west-islamic-state-rise/2463059.html
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