Iranian Embassy in Armenia: A friend in need is a friend indeed

The constantly developing Armenian-Iranian relations based on a number of bilateral agreements have not undergone and should not undergo the pressure or reprimand of the countries beyond the region, the Iranian Embassy in Armenia says in a statement sent to ArmInfo.  

To remind, when asked if the Iranian gas price is high because of the international sanctions against Iran, US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern told journalists on May 22 that since Iran did not give up its intentions to produce nuclear weapon and failed to respect international commitments, it would still undergo the sanctions.
Member of the UN, Armenia observes these sanctions, and the US welcomes this position of Armenia, the ambassador said.

The Iranian Embassy says that the illegal and unilateral sanctions of the USA and some Western countries against Iran's peaceful use of nuclear energy have never affected the arrangements and agreements between Armenia and Iran. The Government and people of Armenia have repeatedly witnessed Iran's disinterested support in hours of need. Iran's Embassy thinks that by touching on these problems, the US Ambassador to Armenia has launched the policy of exerting pressure on
Armenia but fails to take into account the fact that such intervention statements cannot affect the friendly and warm relations between Iran and Armenia.

The Embassy hopes that Armenia will not sacrifice its national and economic interests just to please the United States as it is perfectly aware that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

The Embassy says that in view of the rise in energy prices in Armenia, Iran is ready to help that country to ensure its energy security through enlarged cooperation in this field. The Embassy believes that accelerated construction of Meghri Water Power Plant and new joint energy projects will help the countries to achieve their goals.

To remind, on Wednesday the U.S. Congress introduced new tighter sanctions against Iran. Its new bill stipulates a ban on the import of goods or services from any company owned or controlled by the Iranian Government. It also suggests blocking all assets of companies having anything to do with the Iranian regime and forbids providing them with insurance services. The bill is aimed not only against Iran but also against companies dealing with that country.  It is a way to step up pressure on the Iranian authorities and to force them to give up their plans to produce a nuclear weapon.