TEHRAN – Iran is an independent country which is ruled by its people and therefore the United States will never be able to “milk” it the same way it does certain Arab countries, says Hossein Kan’ani, secretary general of the Green Party.

“The Americans expect the Iranian government to behave like other governments which are obedient to U.S. policies and be a ‘lactating cow’ like some Arab countries,” Kan’ani said, Mehr reported on Sunday.

He also said U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies toward Iran is based on the intelligence and guidance he receives from the MEK, monarchists, Zionists, Saudis and all other enemies on Iran.

Kan’ani said the best way to counter U.S. pressure is through perseverance and resistance.

“Perhaps one of the reasons that we can resist against the sanctions and bring the enemy to its knees is our years of struggle and resistance,” he added.

MH/PA