Weakening Iran risky for West, Rouhani says

President

Hassan Rouhani yesterday warned Western countries they will face an influx of drugs if Iran is weakened by US sanctions.

Rouhani spoke in Tehran at a six-nation conference on fighting terrorism attended by the parliament Speakers of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Russia.

In remarks broadcast on state TV, Rouhani said, “Weakening Iran by sanctions, many will not be safe. Those who do not believe us, it is good to look at the map.” (Agencies)