The publication of caricatures, deemed offensive by Muslims, has added ammunition for radical groups to exploit the situation and make the reaction become out of proportion and damaging.

I understand that there are still issues that perhaps we cannot totally agree upon. However, we agreed to continue dialogue and this constitutes an important aspect of our commitment to democratic ideals.

Iran has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

The cartoons have hurt the Islamic community, so it has added to ammunition for (global) radical groups to exploit the situation and the whole thing has got out of proportion.

We do not see an exit strategy about when and how the U.S. will withdraw from Iraq. Before a total victory, America will not withdraw. We see this as a dilemma for them.

Those 43 people are not under any threat. There are not any legal proceedings against them.