"Cultural intrusion is among the tactics always used by the aliens. Such a fabrication of culture and insult to people is not acceptable by any nation or government and we consider this attitude as hostile," Elham said while speaking to reporters during his weekly press briefing here in Tehran on Tuesday.
Elsewhere in the conference, he responded to a question about the abduction of the former Iranian deputy defense minister in Turkey, and reminded that the foreign ministry is pursuing the case.
"Considering its responsibility, the Turkish government should collect the information and complete the case before we can state any views and we hope that Turkey accelerates its responsiveness in this regard," the Iranian government spokesman said.
Asked about the likely intensification of sanctions against Iran, he said, "Sanctions and threats leave no effect on Iran's progressive trend. We do not owe others for our progress, and thus, we are not worried about the adoption of such measures."
Reminding that Iran is an influential actor on the scene of world economy, the spokesman added, "Today global support for the Islamic Republic of Iran and the spiritual influence of our country have both grown high, and thus, we will give a serious, strong and appropriate response to any threat posed to us."
He also reminded that those who are endeavoring to impose sanctions on Iran will eventually have to sustain more damage if such a measure is adopted.
Responding to another question about the presence of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in an upcoming meeting of the UN Security Council, Elham said that the president will attend the session to defend the rights of the Iranian nation.
Asked why the president has decided to attend the meeting while according to the diplomatic norms, ambassadors should participate in the UN Security Council meets, he described the move as an innovation to change the norms, adding that Ahmadinejad's presence will have many effects in the international relations.
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