....Western powers are seeking to undermine Iran by spreading "anarchy and vandalism", the foreign ministry says.
A spokesman said foreign media were "mouthpieces" of enemy governments seeking Iran's disintegration.
He spoke as Tehran remained tense but quiet amid heavy security aimed at preventing new protests against the result of Iran's presidential election.
Challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi says the vote was rigged in favour of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and must be re-run.
Mr Mousavi has told his supporters, who have taken to the streets in their tens of thousands for more than a week, to continue their protests but not to put their lives in danger.
BBC NEWS | Middle East | West 'seeks Iran disintegration''Contacting the enemy'
Speaking at a news conference on Monday, foreign ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi accused Western governments of explicitly backing violent protests aimed at undermining the stability of Iran's Islamic Republic.
"Spreading anarchy and vandalism by Western powers and also Western media... these are not at all accepted," he said.
How can they say they are unbiased when their TV channel is like a war headquarters?
Hassan Qashqavi
Iranian Foreign Ministry
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He said the West was acting in an "anti-democratic" manner, instead praising Iran's commitment to democracy and stressing once again that the results of the presidential election were unimpeachable.
Iran has strongly criticised the US and UK governments in recent days, and Mr Qashqavi reserved special scorn for the BBC and for the Voice of America network, which he called "government channels".
The BBC and other foreign media have been reporting from Iran under severe restrictions for the past week. The BBC's permanent correspondent in Iran, Jon Leyne, was asked to leave the country on Sunday.
"They [the BBC and the VOA] are the mouthpiece of their government's public diplomacy," Mr Qashqavi said.
"They have two guidelines regarding Iran. One is to intensify ethnical and racial rifts within Iran and secondly to disintegrate the Iranian territories."
"Any contact with these channels, under any pretext or in any form, means contacting the enemy of the Iranian nation.
"How can they say they are unbiased when their TV channel is like a war headquarters and in fact they are blatantly commanding riots. Therefore their claims are absolutely wrong. Their governments have ratified decisions so that they can act in this way."
Triad, I am a conservative like yourself, in fact we probably have a lot of similar opinions on these issues, including Iran and NK. But Obama is our Commander and Chief, I believe you should have more respect for him. Neither one of us is privy to even 20% of the information that is more than likely laid on the Presidents desk every morning, so let's not just "assume" that Obama is doing nothing and end the insults on him. For all we know he is doing quite a bit behind the scenes. I did not vote for this man, but I also do not believe he is some retard who is like "OK.. well.. umm. they have Nukes now.. but I'm scared and I don't wanna do nothing because I don't know what to do..." I mean let's get serious here man. I know we both support the Iranian people, and would like a more solid stance against NK, but keep in mind our economy is not in the best shape, and we are still fighting quite heavily in Iraq and just sent 23,000 more troops to Afganistan, I don't think any leader, even George W. Would have wanted to possibly have to send more troops to NK or Iran atm.
Iran's desire is our history; Iran's hope is our heritage. From the outset, that should have been the American message in this. It is not a message to be uttered in whispers behind closed doors. Any other message is the wrong message.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
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BBC NEWS | Middle East | West 'seeks Iran disintegration'
Ok Mr. Obama enough with the "non-meddling" BS rhetoric.
The People of the USA stand behind those in opposition to the "Theocratic Dictatorship of Iran." Also the USA needs to put in doubt "the talks" through language..
Ironically he needs to talk like he is to North Korea right now with Iran.
He needs to put aside his self infatuation.
Triad, I am a conservative like yourself, in fact we probably have a lot of similar opinions on these issues, including Iran and NK. But Obama is our Commander and Chief, I believe you should have more respect for him. Neither one of us is privy to even 20% of the information that is more than likely laid on the Presidents desk every morning, so let's not just "assume" that Obama is doing nothing and end the insults on him. For all we know he is doing quite a bit behind the scenes. I did not vote for this man, but I also do not believe he is some retard who is like "OK.. well.. umm. they have Nukes now.. but I'm scared and I don't wanna do nothing because I don't know what to do..." I mean let's get serious here man. I know we both support the Iranian people, and would like a more solid stance against NK, but keep in mind our economy is not in the best shape, and we are still fighting quite heavily in Iraq and just sent 23,000 more troops to Afganistan, I don't think any leader, even George W. Would have wanted to possibly have to send more troops to NK or Iran atm.
Obama betrayed my nations troops in Iraq..He stood with the We're Losers and demeaned them as they FOUGHT
...I will never respect him and find anyone who does odious.
Obama demeaned who? And how did Obama demean whoever it is you are referring to?
Nobody is that stupid.
Stop Trolling.
The public statements by Dear Leader on Iran have been reactive and reluctant. Instead of taking a stand, articulating core American principles that coincide with the demands of the protesters, using American ideals to find common cause with the protesters, he has attempted to avoid the issue altogether. His latest and strongest statement would have been workmanlike for the occasion--except it was delivered a week late, thus rendering what little strength it otherwise possessed impotent.
Dear Leader is properly and roundly criticized for his artless response to Iran. When a people voiced their desire for freedom, Dear Leader once again voted "present."
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Yep
Nobody is that stupid.
Stop Trolling.
Dear Leader has only done exactly what he should if you are arguing he should stand to one side and let the world pass by. Were Dear Leader a good leader he would not be pushed along by these events, but would have from the beginning spoken from a bedrock of American principle.Obama has done exactly as he should throughout this crisis
...The public statements by Dear Leader on Iran have been reactive and reluctant. Instead of taking a stand, articulating core American principles that coincide with the demands of the protesters, using American ideals to find common cause with the protesters, he has attempted to avoid the issue altogether. His latest and strongest statement would have been workmanlike for the occasion--except it was delivered a week late, thus rendering what little strength it otherwise possessed impotent.
Dear Leader is properly and roundly criticized for his artless response to Iran. When a people voiced their desire for freedom, Dear Leader once again voted "present."
Celticlord whines about Obama continuously, and as usual, his logic is faulty. Obama has done exactly as he should throughout this crisis, and mostly just a few hyper-partisan's are complaining about what he as done. Keep up using this as just another chance to throw a hissy because you don't like the president though.
Dear Leader has only done exactly what he should if you are arguing he should stand to one side and let the world pass by. Were Dear Leader a good leader he would not be pushed along by these events, but would have from the beginning spoken from a bedrock of American principle.
When it takes a man a full week to remember that rights of assembly and free speech are American rights as well, are American virtues as well, and that the natural affinity of America is towards those who desire free speech and free assembly, that man is not doing what any President of the United States should be doing. That man is not leading.
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That was a well explained post by you.
Going to support your claim yet Triad, or continue to hide and make wild, unfounded accusations?
Dear Leader has only done exactly what he should if you are arguing he should stand to one side and let the world pass by. Were Dear Leader a good leader he would not be pushed along by these events, but would have from the beginning spoken from a bedrock of American principle.
When it takes a man a full week to remember that rights of assembly and free speech are American rights as well, are American virtues as well, and that the natural affinity of America is towards those who desire free speech and free assembly, that man is not doing what any President of the United States should be doing. That man is not leading.
I have said for several days now that Dear Leader should be speaking emphatically about the rights to free speech, free assembly, and free elections. Of a certainty Dear Leader's stand for free speech and free assembly should have preceded Khamenei's Friday address. There were no principles articulated in Dear Leader's statement that attended upon Khamenei's speech. Dear Leader's statement, said a week earlier, would have been vastly more influential, without lending any credence to charges of "meddling" (which charges came anyway even with Dear Leader's feckless responses to events).If Obama had jumped right in and taken a stand, you would have bitched he was jumping the gun. You are in an excellent position in that you can bitch about whatever he does, and you do.
..and now if you look around you start to see subtle attempts to claim the people of Iran rose up because of Obama's speech in Cairo.
"As I said in Cairo,"
Once again ..it about himself and his "speech":roll:
I have said for several days now that Dear Leader should be speaking emphatically about the rights to free speech, free assembly, and free elections. Of a certainty Dear Leader's stand for free speech and free assembly should have preceded Khamenei's Friday address. There were no principles articulated in Dear Leader's statement that attended upon Khamenei's speech. Dear Leader's statement, said a week earlier, would have been vastly more influential, without lending any credence to charges of "meddling" (which charges came anyway even with Dear Leader's feckless responses to events).
If Dear Leader had said such things in a timely fashion I would be commending him for his Presidential response. When I find agreement with his handling of things, I am not shy about saying so, as you know quite well.
Dear Leader has only done exactly what he should if you are arguing he should stand to one side and let the world pass by. Were Dear Leader a good leader he would not be pushed along by these events, but would have from the beginning spoken from a bedrock of American principle.
When it takes a man a full week to remember that rights of assembly and free speech are American rights as well, are American virtues as well, and that the natural affinity of America is towards those who desire free speech and free assembly, that man is not doing what any President of the United States should be doing. That man is not leading.
Thanks for your kind words (and apologies for not remembering to say this on the first pass).I disagree with you fundamentally, but I do appreciate the way you communicate your beliefs.
I think it was wise not to jump the gun and make any harsh decisions before knowing the whole situation and the consequences involved. I think we've too long filled the role of world police, and it is nice to see that we are not getting to actively involved in this situation.
Nobody is that stupid.
Stop Trolling.
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