When you say your country has been devastated by the sanctions, can you give us a clearer picture? The UN passed sanctions against Iraq for years, but it simply strengthened Saddam's power and the ones who ended up most hurt were the people.

How effective do you think are sanctions in changing the minds of the Iranian people against their current leaders/form of government? Do you forsee a revolution of some sort if Iran suffers an economic collapse? Or will it just stir up more hate against the West, garner support for the political and religious leaders, and silence government opposition for fear of being labeled 'unpatriotic'?

I'm also aware that the US is pressuring and threatening international banks to effectively stop all business dealings with Iranian banks. Do you consider that as an act of war? Also, Russia and China are considered by some to be your allies and will stand by your country if attacked. (Hello WWIII!) Who are your allies, and do you think you can count on them?

You mentioned that Iran's goal in enriching uranium is not to acquire nuclear weapons, but to uphold national sovereignity. Many here in the US use the same argument against involvement and participation in the United Nations. Would you please explain what you mean by protecting Iran's sovereignity? Also, do the citizens of Iran want nuclear weapons and even if most do not, what Iranian interests are served by owning one?

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is of huge importance to many Americans. How important an issue is it for local Iranians? Is there any sympathy at all for the innocent Israeli civilians who are quite often the target of groups like Hezbollah, or do many Iranians consider them as legitimate targets? (I do realize that many Americans do not come across as sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians and the Lebanese either.)

Iran is a Muslim country, and the USA is predominantly Christian. Is it true that the young people in Iran are taught to murder and spread their religion through violent means? How are people of other faiths treated in your country? For example, I've heard reports that children of the Bahai faith are denied education and those who practice it are oppressed by the government.

I have many more questions, but I think those will satisfy my curiosity for now. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions and for sharing your knowledge and expirience.