Khamenei: Washington cannot influence us

The deal on the Iranian atom, in case of its ratification, will not contribute to strengthening the US economic and political influence in Tehran, the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a statement published on his official website.

"They thought that this deal, which maybe won't be ratified in Iran or America, will open Iran to their influence. We have blocked this possibility and we will block it in the future. We will not allow the spread of American political, economic and cultural influence on Iran" - RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.