Tehran, June 29: Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he will keep silent on accusations leveled against the Cabinet, stressing the Iranian government will continue cooperation with the Parliament (Majlis).
Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet session on Wednesday, President Ahmadinejad emphasized that he “will fulfill his legal duties and raise issues with the Iranian people in case of continuation of pressure and accusations.”
“I am duty-bound to defend the Cabinet and the Cabinet is our red line. We intend to still keep silent,” he added.
The Iranian chief executive said pressure exerted on the government is a “politically-motivated” move.
“Such moves and pressure will definitely inflict damage on the country,” he further explained.
——Agencies