Pompeo, who was CIA chief until he was confirmed as secretary of state on April
26, said in a speech on Monday that the U.S. will apply economic and military
pressure against Iran and will impose "the strongest sanctions in history” on
the Islamic Republic. The harsh remarks by Pompeo came nearly two weeks after
Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 international nuclear deal.
"A person who was at the center of espionage until yesterday and now introduced
as secretary of state wants to decide for (others),” Rouhani asserted, adding,
"Who are you who want to decide for Iran and the world.”
Rouhani said the world cannot tolerate that the U.S. decide for the world
through bullying.
The president said the Americans have experienced the "remarks” by George W.
Bush and noticed their consequences but again a new group has come to power who
repeat those "words”.
Source:TehranTimes