John Kerry nods in approval.

Via Tehran Times:

Inaugurating the 4-day gathering, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that enemy is seeking to create divisions in the region and portray Islam as the religion of violence and extremism, urging resistance against such plots.

“The enemy intends to turn the religion of morality and brotherhood into a religion of violence, extremism, killing, discord and rift and we should stand up to such deviation and distortion,” Rouhani told the participants, Press TV reported.

“We should not allow enemies to use terrorist groups to portray the religion of Islam… as the religion of killing, violence and destruction,” he noted.

He said all Muslims should remain united to thwart the plot and illustrate Islam as the religion of peace.

The president also said Iran would never use its scientific, spiritual, and political power against neighboring states or any Muslim country in the region.

Rouhani said that Iran’s strength lies in its logic and its negotiating power. “We will use our capability and power to establish peace, stability and security in the region.”