Iranian people and Israeli people have a long and rich history and enjoyed mutually beneficial relations. What are your hopes for the Israel-Iran relationship?

You are right. The history of the Iranian and Jewish people is an ancient one, from the times of Queen Esther and Cyrus the Great facilitating the rebuilding of the temple. 

Our countries had excellent and productive relations in the 1960s and 1970s.

Once this regime falls, Iran will seek economic, cultural and other ties with Israel as we will with all nations who seek relations with us based on goodwill and mutual interest.”