Iranian President Hasan Rouhani said his administration will not waste time to have the sanctions removed and restore the rights of people of Iran.

In comments after inaugurating a number of agricultural projects via videoconference on Thursday, Rouhani said his administration will not wait for a moment in restoring the rights of Iranians whenever it finds out that the parties that have imposed sanctions are prepared to abide by the law and regulations.

Pointing to the far-reaching impacts of the “inhumane and cruel sanctions” imposed by the administration of his former US President Donald Trump, the Iranian president dismissed comments from people who are unfamiliar with the situation and blame only 30% of the problems on the foreign sanctions.

He said the effects of the sanctions could be so profound that an interruption in the import of raw materials would fully halt the production.

Rouhani said his administration succeeded in handling the situation and ensuring food security.

“The inauguration of major national projects over the past year has sent the message that the sanctions and pressures could not hinder Iran’s progress and development.”

Last month, Rouhani said the US would have no option but to remove the sanctions against the Iranian nation as the futility of the policy of maximum pressure has become evident.

Iran and the remaining parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Russia, China, the UK, France and Germany) have launched a new round of negotiations on the ways for the US’ return to the nuclear deal and the termination of sanctions on Tehran.

Source: Agencies