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“What I'm worried about is that, in case that happens [nuclear explosion], then the Iranian people are the ones who are going to pay the heaviest price. But none of the Western countries have seriously talked about this.” quote by Akbar Ganji — Download Open image

“What I'm worried about is that, in case that happens [nuclear explosion], then the Iranian people are the ones who are going to pay the heaviest price. But none of the Western countries have seriously talked about this.”

Akbar Ganji

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When there is a crisis, the first thing that gets damaged and gets harmed is democracy.

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Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks.

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