In a briefing for the high-ranking officials of his ministry, Ali Akbar Velayati, the mullahs' Foreign Minister, is reported to have referred to the German government and judiciary and said, "Experience shows that most of the time, they can interfere with that very independence [of the Judiciary]. Whenever their interests are at issue, the government can send a note to the Judiciary Branch. Governments can do this. They can give a note to the court and achieve their objective."
In yet another part of his speech, Velayati reportedly asserted, "We must close this case. We must combine two elements. One is to show force; the other is to use the levers of diplomacy. We possess both. In light of our relations with some of the European countries and considering the relations we maintain with Germany, itself, we can accomplish a lot. Taking into account that the Europeans are very well familiar with our reaction [clear reference to terrorist threats and blackmail], we are able to solve virtually every problem with the power of our diplomacy."
The Iranian Resistance condemns the mullahs' dirty deals, and once again calls on the government of Germany to reject the regime's petty maneuvers and confront its blackmail. The NCR further urges Germany to terminate its policy of critical dialogue and sever all ties with the religious, terrorist dictatorship ruling Iran.
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran - Paris
November 26, 1996