[Iran Press TV] Former US Congressman Ron Paul​ has voiced his strong belief in a secret network known as the "deep state" which runs the affairs in the United States. "I strongly believe there is the existence of a deep state" in the US, the senior statesman said in an interview on Friday.
"Deep state" refers to powerful economic and intelligence organizations that control the country's affairs.
The former Representative for Texas' 14th and 22nd congressional districts who sought the presidency of the United States in 1988, 2008 and 2012, said that despite the fierce opposition among members of the Senate, the huge majority, 97 to 2, agreed on Thursday to slap fresh sanctions against Iran and Russia.
Easily passing agreement on such affairs is ample proof of a deep state running the US, he said.