It is its natural right to attain first place among the 28 countries of the region, which happens to be its visionary aim. If it does not turn out to be so, then be sure that future generations will not pardon us and God will not forgive us.” This line of rhetoric was started more than a year ago by President Ahmadi-nejad. Now even Rafsanjani has picked it up! Clearly, the pols recognize that Ahmadi-nejad was onto something.
