Q: So according to you. the U.S. election results represents a victory for Mr. Ahmadinejad, who for a long time has said that the U.S. needs to change?

A: Many people outside Iran also feel this. This is a victory for the Islamic revolution.

Q: Why is it a victory for the Islamic revolution?

A: Because the Islamic revolution is what humanity will need in the 21st century. It can even help Christian countries to modernize.

Q: Please explain.

We believe that Zionism has prevented American politicians and intellectuals from becoming acquainted with the realities of the new world. American politicians think they owe their power to the Zionists because of the events of World War II. They believe they must submit to the misguided policies of Zionism for ever.

We advise America's new political leaders to open their eyes, remove the Zionist filters and see the reality of the new world: It cannot be unilateral. The new world cannot accept 17th- and 18th-century-style imperialism and colonialism.

Q: Do you see a world in which emerging countries are making efforts to gain equality with the United States and Europe?

A: Let's explain it like this: Can you keep children at the age of 7 and prevent them from growing up? Then you can keep some countries in the backward times of the Middle Ages. We don't make a conscious effort to grow up; it's the same with politics. This is the natural path of history. Successful grandfathers are those who, instead of killing their grandchildren, are happy for them and send them gifts.

Q: So the old countries are the grandfathers and the emerging nations the children?

A: Yes.

Q: The United States is ready to negotiate. You ask two things of it. But can you also offer something practical? Something to get talks started, such as opening an interest section?