Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former President of Iran, in a recent interview, referred to the Pahlavi era in Iran saying, "A lot was done before the revolution." In a conversation with the 'Khabar Fori' website, Ahmadinejad stated, "We might criticize some approaches, but during that time, they were also looking to control inflation and increase welfare." The former president, whose candidacy for the upcoming presidential election was recently rejected by the Guardian Council, also questioned, "How long do we want to clash with America?" He mentioned that after the revolution, "issues could have been resolved with America, but some occupied the embassy, making things difficult." He then called for American investments in Iran's oil industry, saying, "What is wrong with American investment in Iran's oil industry?" Ahmadinejad criticized the occupation of the American embassy in Tehran at the beginning of the revolution, reiterating that "issues could have been resolved with America, but some occupied the embassy, making things difficult." The 'Khabar Fori' website published this interview on Tuesday, June 22, but noted that Ahmadinejad "sat in front of the Khabar Fori camera while still unaware of his disqualification news." Ahmadinejad registered for the 14th presidential election, but a week later, the Ministry of Interior published the final list of candidates, revealing that Ahmadinejad's qualifications had been rejected. In his conversation with 'Khabar Fori', he criticized the interference of other institutions in nuclear negotiations, stating, "In foreign policy, only the government decides." He also praised the economic record of his presidency, saying, "Every government that comes thinks it has started from scratch; the government before us had worked very hard, and we did not ruin any of it." Ahmadinejad made these statements despite his previous harsh comments against other officials of the Islamic Republic during his presidency, which were accompanied by significant controversies. Additionally, Hassan Rouhani had stated in the early days of his presidency that his government inherited an "empty" treasury, while during Ahmadinejad's administration, liquidity in society increased sevenfold, and 43 trillion tomans were borrowed from the central bank for the Mehr housing project.
Ahmadinejad: A Lot Was Done Before the Revolution and They Sought to Increase Welfare
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reflects on the Pahlavi era, claiming significant efforts were made to control inflation and improve welfare. He criticizes the occupation of the U.S. embassy and calls for American investment in Iran's oil sector, while also addressing his recent disqualification from the presidential election. His comments highlight ongoing tensions in Iran's foreign relations and domestic politics.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a recent interview, reflected on the Pahlavi era's efforts to improve welfare and criticized the U.S. embassy occupation during the revolution. He also called for American investment in Iran's oil sector while addressing his disqualification from the upcoming presidential election.
- Ahmadinejad's candidacy for the presidential election was rejected by the Guardian Council.
- He criticized the occupation of the U.S. embassy, suggesting it hindered potential resolutions with the U.S.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Pahlavi era refers to the period before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which saw significant modernization efforts in Iran. Ahmadinejad's presidency (2005-2013) was marked by economic challenges and contentious foreign relations.
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