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“We did not treat the Americans badly. They left Iran in a relaxed mood. The embassy was active here after the revolution. We didn't have any problem with them. They started it.”

Quote by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, born on August 25, 1934, and passed away on January 8, 2017, was a former President of Iran. He held a significant position in the Iranian political scene and served as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran twice. more

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