*TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi hit back atSaudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for his recent allegations againstthe Islamic Republic, decrying him as “a delusional person…, who tellsnothing but lies”.*

In a statement released late on Thursday, Bahram Qassemi deplored BinSalman’s recent comments against Iran, saying, “His remarks do not merit aresponse, because he is a delusional person with an immature mind, whotells nothing but lies… and regards politics as only making untimely harshremarks without prudence.”

“The Islamic Republic of Iran shows respect for all its neighbors andvarious countries and nations around the world regardless of their area,military and economic power, and even their credit inside and outside theirborders, and has always thought about having a powerful, secure and stableregion instead of simply a powerful country,” he added.

Therefore, Iran’s tolerance and moves to call on all regional countries,especially “some ill-wishers and obstinate enemies”, to hold dialogue hastheir roots in its rationality and prudence that emanate from itsexperience, culture and old civilization, the spokesman noted.

In an interview with the CBS news channel which is set to air on thisSunday’s “60 Minutes”, bin Salman said Saudi Arabia would take quick stepsto develop nuclear bombs if Iran does so.

The Saudi crown prince also compared Iran’s foreign policy to that ofHitler’s.