"Europeans should pay more attention. Iran has called for dialogue and is moving in the direction of reaching an agreement through peaceful means."

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Source: Iran: U.N. Referral Means the End of Diplomacy. www.foxnews.com. January 31, 2006.

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Ali Larijani

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Ali Larijani is an Iranian politician and former Speaker of the Parliament, known for his significant role in shaping Iran's foreign policy and diplomatic strategies.

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