Araghchi Reaffirms Iran’s Legitimate Right to Defend National Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s legitimate right to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, stressing the need for regional security arrangements free from the interference of extra-regional powers.

Iran (IMNA) – In a post on his X account outlining Iran’s recent diplomatic efforts, Araghchi said that over the past 48 hours, he had held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of 12 countries: Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Iraq, and Pakistan.

“Over the past 48 hours, in separate telephone conversations with 12 of my counterparts from Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Iraq, and Pakistan, we reviewed and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, as well as the consequences of the escalatory measures taken by the United States and the Zionist regime,” he wrote.

The Iranian foreign minister reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s legitimate right to defend its sovereignty and national security, emphasizing the importance of establishing regional security arrangements without interference from extra-regional powers.

Outlining Iran’s principled positions, Araghchi stressed the need to respect the national sovereignty of states, halt aggression and threats, refrain from destructive foreign interference, and recognize the responsibility of regional countries to prevent the spread of insecurity.

He also underscored that regional stability requires cooperation among countries in the region and security arrangements independent of external powers.

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