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we look at the problem and the risks in the Persian Gulf, it is necessary for all the
countries, not just for Turkey and for Iran. And another point that I would like to talk
about is that such an initiative would be beneficial for the Western countries as well.
Because if the Persian Gulf region would be a peaceful and stable region, it would mean
that energy sources and energy corridors would be safe for these powers. And we all
know how energy is important for the United States and other Western countries. So
that means if Turkey and Iran could create such an organizational council in the Persian
Gulf, it would be so beneficial for all the world in terms of the energy corridor and energy
security.
Q: What role can the Iranian government play in enhancing security in the region? Is
holding expert meetings, like the conference on the Persian Gulf, an effective measure
for dealing with the security issues facing the region?
A: You know it is just some theoretical presentation here, and it definitely takes some
time to transfer this theoretical presentation to the decision-making process. But I think
it is a unique opportunity for politicians and decision-makers because they can benefit
from the ideas and proposals which scholars present in this conference, and they might
find new solutions for the problems that arise in the Persian Gulf. On Iran’s role in the
security of the region, I think the most important subject for Iran is that Iran has to
explain itself very well to, first of all, the Arab countries. Turkey does not have too much
of a problem understanding Iran, particularly Iran’s nuclear program. People in Turkey
say Israel, the U.S., and Russia have nuclear power… but they (criticize) this country. And
(Turkish) people support Iran’s efforts in its nuclear program. It doesn’t mean they
support Iran manufacturing an atomic bomb. They support its scientific research. We
believe that Iran’s nuclear program is run for scientific purposes.
Talking about Arab countries, this is a very important issue for Iran, because when we
talk about the Islamic community in the world, it is not just the Persians and the Turks,
there are many other nations and groups, many of which are Arab countries. Saudi
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