Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stressed that the willpower of independent and freedom-seeking nations will not be affected by the threats and measures of the United States.

Speaking to his Nicaraguan counterpart Daniel Ortega on the phone on Wednesday, the Iranian president assured Ortega that due to the US’s declining power, his country can overcome Washington’s pressure and sanctions just as Iran did.

Raisi reminded him that the Iranian nation did not stop its advancement in the face of the obstacles and problems that had been created by the United States among others.

“We are certain that Nicaragua too can overcome the US’s threats and sanctions since today the US is in decline and is growing weaker day by day,” he said.

The US’s coercive measures and threats have no impact on the willpower of the world’s independent and freedom-seeking countries, stressed the Iranian president, according to Tasnim news agency.

“The (international) hegemonic system cannot impose its will on the Islamic Republic and Nicaragua since the countries rely on their peoples’ votes and support, and can (therefore) stand up to hegemonic powers’ excessive demands,” Raisi stated.

The Iranian president also laid emphasis on the development of bilateral ties in light of Iran and Nicaragua’s “extensive capacities” in the political, economic, and social areas.

Ortega, for his part, demanded expansion of the relations in various fields. He expressed confidence that the countries would be capable of standing together in the face of imperialism and tread successfully down the course of advancement.

Ortega concluded his remarks by stressing that his country “stands by the Iranian nation on all international arenas.”

Source: Iranian media