This interview, conducted by Iranian journalist Ahmad Gholami, discusses Iran's future with experts Mohsen Hashemi and Fereydoun Majlesi. They discuss the current circumstances facing the Iranian state and society, its potential, the economic situation, and sanctions. Mohsen Hashemi believes the country needs a very serious strategy, and Mr. Pezeshkian's government must formulate this strategy to enable it to conduct intelligent negotiations if it intends to negotiate with the United States. Hashemi discusses a realistic and practical strategy that takes into account Iran's fundamental issues and rights and mitigates the severe economic and living conditions facing Iranian society. He believes that no progress can be made without lifting sanctions, which include not only the nuclear sanctions but also the four other sanctions. Fereydoun Majlesi also emphasizes the necessity of normalization and says that we must try to think logically, be realistic, and be consistent with others in complying with international laws and regulations like other normal countries so that we can benefit from Iran's geopolitical potential.
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