Interviewer: A reporter of Radio Canada
Question: [Your Eminence Ayatullah, are you not worried about the intervention of the Soviet Union in Iran in case the Shah is overthrown?]
Answer: No, there is nothing to worry about. Iran's situation is such that the Soviet Union cannot interfere in it.
Q: [If the Shah is dismissed, who will assume the leadership?]
A: It will be clear later. Due to some reasons, I cannot mention the names right now.
Q: [How many people does the Ayatullah think should be sacrificed in order to remove the Shah?]
A: It depends on how many people the Shah will kill.
Q: [The Iranian army was trained by the Americans and they are loyal to the Shah. If the Shah collapses, who will control the army?]
A: Some of the top brass officers are loyal to the Shah, but the lower ranks are not.
Q: [Why did you come to France instead of going to an Islamic country?]
A: Some of the Islamic countries banned my entry despite having a visa, «1» hence, I deemed France right for my provisional stay to study the Islamic countries. In the future I will go to an Islamic country where I will be able to continue my divine activities.