President Raeisi: Iran ‘not to back down an inch from its positions’ after anti-Tehran IAEA resolution

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic will not back down an iota from its positions following the recent Western-drafted resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors against Tehran's nuclear program.

According to Press TV, he made the remarks in a Thursday visit to Shahr-e Kord, the capital city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, a day after the anti-Iran resolution, proposed by the US, Germany, France and Britain, was approved by the IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors.

"How many times do you want to test the Iranian nation and not listen to the words of the country's officials? Do you think that we will retreat as a result of [your] issuing of resolutions?” Raeisi said in reference to the enemies of the Islamic Republic, adding, “Iran will not take a step back from its positions.”

The president underlined, "We will not stop and we will not tie the development of the country’s industry, agriculture and tourism to the frown and smile of the enemy."

Raeisi said the enemy does not want Iran to gain access to the nuclear industry, advanced military and automobile industries, and benefit from superior knowledge, “but our youths are bent to make the enemy desperate in the clash of wills.”

The anti-Iran resolution was approved by the IAEA’s Board of Governors late on Wednesday, with 30 votes in favor, two against and three abstentions.

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