Araf: It is a misconception to think that Iran is rich because of oil and underground resources. The total value of our underground resources is much lower than the GDP of the United States and almost equal to the GDP of China. These resources do not belong to today, they do not belong to us, they are intended for future generations, and if we take our share at this stage, for example, 50 years, how much will it be? The answer is a small amount.

Araf: It is a misconception to think that Iran is rich because of oil and underground resources. The total value of our underground resources is much lower than the GDP of the United States and almost equal to the GDP of China. These resources do not belong to today, they do not belong to us, they are intended for future generations, and if we take our share at this stage, for example, 50 years, how much will it be? The answer is a small amount.