After facing weeks of criticism over the lack of tangible economic results from Iran's nuclear deal with six world powers, President Hassan Rouhani is undeterred. At an April 7 ceremony on nuclear technology, Rouhani praised the nuclear deal and warned, “The opportunity that the comprehensive nuclear deal brought about for us is not permanent and everlasting.”
He continued, “Just as the clouds over our heads will not remain forever and will pass, all the opportunities are the same.” Referring to the nuclear deal — the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — by its Persian acronym, Barjam, Rouhani said, “The Barjam is a great opportunity for the nation in acquiring technology, for economic issues and in cooperating with the world and attracting investment.” Addressing domestic opponents of the administration, Rouhani said, “If, God forbid, a limited number of people were successful and did not allow us to make use of these opportunities, these opportunities will not come back.”
