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The countries in the Persian Gulf region are right to be concerned about regime in Tehran that \u2018engages in destabilizing behavior in countries in the region and is a \u201cstate sponsor of terrorism,\u201d U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with Arbaic language daily Asharq al-Awsat , he said: \u201cIran clearly engages in dangerous and destabilizing behavior in different countries across the region. Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. It helps prop up the Assad regime in Syria. It supports Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It aids the Houthi rebels in Yemen.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCountries in the region are right to be deeply concerned about Iran\u2019s activities, especially its support for violent proxies inside the borders of other nations,\u201d Obama told the newspaper.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe countries in the region are right to be deeply concerned about Iran\u2019s activities, especially its support for violent proxies inside the borders of other nations\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it comes to Iran\u2019s future, I cannot predict Iran\u2019s internal dynamics. Within Iran, there are leaders and groups that for decades have defined themselves in opposition to both the United States and our regional partners.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not counting on any nuclear deal to change that. That said, it\u2019s also possible that if we can successfully address the nuclear question and Iran begins to receive relief from some nuclear sanctions, it could lead to more investments in the Iranian economy and more opportunity for the Iranian people, which could strengthen the hands of more moderate leaders in Iran. More Iranians could see that constructive engagement\u2014not confrontation\u2014with the international community is the better path,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n
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