understand the Islamic Republic of Iran and "are aimed at preventing it from becoming an
industrial state.But Iran has mastered the art of overcoming hurdles and "nothing can stop
the progress of our industry.
This speech made by him on saturday was the first reaction of Iran on U.S new sanctions on
Iran. Last week, the U.S senate and House of Representatives approved the sanctions over
Iran nuclear program.
Tehran claims the program is for peaceful purposes, but the United States and other Western
nations fear Iran is attempting to develop a nuclear weapon.
The U.S. sanctions target companies that sell refined petroleum products to Iran and
international banks that do business with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.
"It makes it harder for the Iranian government to purchase refined petroleum and the goods,
services and materials to modernize Iran's oil and natural gas sector," Obama said Thursday.
"It makes it harder for the Revolutionary Guards and banks that support Iran's nuclear
programs and terrorism to engage in international finance. It says to companies seeking
procurement contracts with the United States government, 'If you want to do business with
us, you first have to certify that you're not doing prohibited business with Iran.'"
But Ahmadinejad said Saturday that "threats, political pressure and Western sanctions" were
aimed at hindering Iran, Press TV reported.
"We are all part of one family and should endeavor for Iran's progress," he said. Iran does
not seek world dominance and its diplomacy does not aim to infringe on other nations'
rights, Ahmadinejad said, according to Press TV.
And he warned that "Iran will teach its enemies an unforgettable lesson" if they do not
correct their hostile attitudes, Press TV said.
He spoke at a ceremony marking National Industry and Mine Day. The main focus of his speech
was that Iran's industrial exports have reached $18 billion in the past four months -- a
figure that, Ahmadinejad pointed out, came despite sanctions, the Islamic Republic of Iran
News Network reported.
"Four years ago you sanctioned Iran and our industrial export was $6 billion. How much is it
now? It's $18 billion," Ahmadinejad said, according to Press TV. "I have faith in your
capabilities; I want to tell them again, do you want to sanction Iran again? I promise you
that this $18 billion will be $60 billion by the hands of people sitting here, and it will
be a slap in their face."
Press TV said the sanctions "are aimed at exerting additional pressure on Iran, targeting
its dependence on imported petroleum products. Tehran, however, has announced that sanctions
will put no pressure on the country since it has the ability to meet its energy demands,
should the need arise."
In addition, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, made remarks Saturday during a
meeting with staffers of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
"The current era is a special one from a political perspective, and the great Iranian nation
will undoubtedly pass this difficult time," he said, according to Press TV. He also warned
against the "disgraceful lies" by Iran's enemies regarding democracy and human rights.
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