“Iran … as of this moment continues to deploy violent proxies to advance its interests. These efforts may appear to give Iran leverage in disputes with neighbours, but they fuel sectarian conflict that endangers the entire region, and isolates Iran from the promise of trade and commerce. The Iranian people have a proud history, and are filled with extraordinary potential. But chanting ‘Death to America’ does not create jobs, or make Iran more secure. If Iran chose a different path, that would be good for the security of the region, good for the Iranian people, and good for the world.” (US President Barak Obama speaking at the UN General Assembly, 28/09/2015)