Fmr. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: 'U.S. Founded by Thieves, Cowboys,' 'Can't Be Trusted'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

71% : The Chinese [consider] close relations with Iran to be very strategic.
65% : In March, Iranian state media reported that Iran and China signed a 25-year "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" agreement covering oil, mining, agriculture, heavy industry, and transportation -- plus joint research, intelligence-sharing, and military cooperation.
51% : The deal reportedly involves $400 billion in Chinese investment for Iran in exchange for oil shipments.
45% : They're trying to drive us out of Syria and Iraq so they can dominate Syria, Iraq and Iran -- the Shia Crescent.
43% : For Chinese interests, there is no alternative to Iran," he said.
41% : "If this [megalomania] was directed at other nations, it would still be unacceptable, but when we talk about Iran, [we are] the cradle of human civilization."
38% : After referring to Westerners as "megalomaniacs who demand more than they deserve" and "the worst people for cooperation," Larijani praised Iran as the cradle of civilization.
38% : "The Americans need to [re-enter] the JCPOA without preconditions, to fulfill their obligations, and to compensate us for the damages they have caused us," he said, adding that, otherwise, Iran should take a "zero commitment" approach to negotiations.
36% : I've never been more worried than I am right now about a war between Iran and Israel.
28% : Earlier this month, Iranian General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Corps, said America has always been an enemy of Iran and will always remain so, adding the Islamic regime could impose sanctions when the time comes.
23% : In June, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) blasted President Joe Biden's approach to the Middle East, claiming the president was being "played" by Iran and that a war between Iran and Israel could be looming.

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