Iran's Foreign Minister Engages with Indian and Russian Officials Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict
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Tehran, April 6 (NationPress) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi engaged in discussions with his Russian and Indian counterparts concerning the current regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
During two separate phone conversations on Sunday, Araghchi addressed the recent developments in the West Asia region, focusing on the security and economic repercussions of the US and Israeli "aggression." This information was disclosed by the Iranian Foreign Ministry through official statements.
Araghchi detailed the "crimes" perpetrated by the United States and Israel against the Iranian populace over the previous 37 days, which include assaults on Iranian industrial and production infrastructure, hospitals, schools, residential areas, as well as nuclear facilities, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.
He called upon all key players within the UN Security Council to embrace responsible stances grounded in international law.
Furthermore, he underscored the unwavering resolve of the Iranian people and armed forces to robustly defend Iran's national interests and security, cautioning against the repercussions of US and Israeli "aggression" on regional and global stability.
In response, Lavrov emphasized the urgency of halting the "illegal" attacks targeting civilian locations, particularly the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran, advocating for all possible efforts to prevent the escalation of the conflict.
The Indian Foreign Minister stressed the necessity of actions aimed at restoring stability and security in the region, reiterating his country’s support for ongoing initiatives at both regional and international levels to cease hostilities.
These phone calls took place in the context of escalating regional tensions following coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran that commenced on February 28, with Iran and its regional allies responding through attacks on Israeli and US assets throughout the Middle East.