Iran�s media added a flourish to the visit of Kuwait�s Emir on Monday, declaring that�he proclaimed Ayatollah Khamenei��the leader and guide of all the region�s countries�.
The Rouhani Government is hoping to use the two-day discussions to promote its �engagement� with Gulf States, possibly opening up rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, as well as rebuilding economic ties.

The Supreme Leader�s office, however, wants to boost Khamenei after he declared his mission last week to lead all Muslims in political, economic, and military affairs.

In his Monday meeting with the Emir,�Khamenei directed that mission�to the Syrian conflict, promoting the fight against foreign-backed �takfiris� (Muslim heretics) with a possible eye on Saudi Arabia: �Some regional countries are not aware of the danger that these Takfiri groups will pose to them in the future and continue supporting these groups.�



Speaker of Parliament Larijani Reaffirms Backing for Nuclear Talks
Speaker of Parliament Ali Larijani�has reaffirmed support�for the Rouhani Government�s nuclear discussions with the 5+1 Powers, while maintaining a firm line on Iran�s program.

The fifth round of discussions on a comprehensive agreement open in Vienna on June 16. Hardliners have challenged the Government�s approach to negotiations, but the Supreme Leader�s backing has curbed their objections and swung some critics � such as former lead nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili � into support of the talks.

Larijani, often used as an outlet for Ayatollah Khamenei�s views, told a meeting on Monday:
We support the negotiations, but we should pay attention that negotiation is based on a rationale, and the rationale behind our negotiation is Iran�s use of its rights based on the international laws.

Their goal is stopping Iran�s nuclear progress, but they are mistaken because it�s not them showing us the path to nuclearization, and thus, they can�t stop us now.
By EA WorldView
 
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