WASHINGTON: Iran’s new President Hassan Rowhani described Israel as an “occupier” which has brought instability to the Middle East but said the Islamic republic did not seek war with any country.
In the second part of an exclusive interview with US broadcaster NBC aired Thursday, Rowhani also deflected a question on whether, like his predecessor, he believed the Holocaust was a myth.
But he said Tehran was not seeking war but rather peace in the region.
“We believe in the ballot box. We do not seek war with any country. We seek peace and friendship among the nations of the region.”
He branded archfoe Israel an “occupier” that “does injustice ... and has brought instability to the region with its warmongering policies.”
When asked about the Holocaust, he said: “I’m not a historian. I’m a politician.”
The interview aired just days before Rowhani travels to New York for the UN General Assembly.
Iran not seeking war with any nation: Rowhani
Iran not seeking war with any nation: Rowhani
