"I'm not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins."

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iranian Politician

Work, Progress, Negative, Effect

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"I'm not satisfied with the progress of the work, but I am happy that the talks are going on. It might have a negative effect if the United States joins."

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