Khamenei hails lifting of sanctions
- 8 years ago
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has welcomed the lifting of sanctions on his country in his first comments since the nuclear deal took effect on Sunday.
However, the Iranian dictator reiterated his warnings against what he termed US "deceit," underlining how the regime in Tehran still remains decidedly hostile towards America.
"I reiterate the need to be vigilant about the deceit and treachery of arrogant countries, especially the United States, in this (nuclear) issue and other issues," Khamenei said, in comments carried by Reuters.
Khamenei - who wields ultimate authority in the Islamic Republic - also sent a letter of congratulations to President Hassan Rouhani, who spearheaded the initiative to reach a deal with the P5+1 powers.
However, the Iranian dictator reiterated his warnings against what he termed US "deceit," underlining how the regime in Tehran still remains decidedly hostile towards America.
"I reiterate the need to be vigilant about the deceit and treachery of arrogant countries, especially the United States, in this (nuclear) issue and other issues," Khamenei said, in comments carried by Reuters.
Khamenei - who wields ultimate authority in the Islamic Republic - also sent a letter of congratulations to President Hassan Rouhani, who spearheaded the initiative to reach a deal with the P5+1 powers.