The art of a diplomat is to conceal all turbulence behind his smile. - Mohammad Javad Zarif

The concept of a velvet revolution in Iran should not be considered as groundless fear.

"In order to practice dialogue, you need to be able to set aside your assumptions and try to listen more than you want to talk. It’s not always politically correct to be able to do that, but it can give you a better sense of the reality. I have benefited from the knowledge and the information that all these people have been able to provide to me. I have disagreements with some and more agreements with others. But that doesn’t mean I cannot listen to those I disagree with." According to

We do not jail people for their opinions[.]