Tehran, March 11 (NationPress) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently engaged in a conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, where he highlighted the significant expectations of the Iranian government and its people. He called for the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to take stronger and more responsible stances in clearly condemning the ongoing aggression and crimes occurring in the region, as reported by Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

Araghchi and Guterres spoke over the phone on Tuesday amidst the rising conflict in West Asia.

During this discussion, the Iranian Foreign Minister elaborated on various aspects of the aggressive attacks and the American-Zionist war crimes, asserting that these assaults have targeted civilian areas, including schools, hospitals, residential zones, as well as historical structures. Such actions blatantly violate international law and the essential principles of humanitarian law. He stressed the urgent need for the international community and relevant institutions to explicitly condemn these actions, considering the severe human implications and extensive damages caused by these military operations.

Furthermore, Araghchi asserted Iran's inalienable right to self-defense against this imposed conflict, reiterating that Iran had previously warned all involved parties that any military action from the US would inevitably target all American facilities and bases in the region, potentially escalating the conflict throughout the entire area.

The Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated that such responses would be executed within the framework of the right to self-defense and in alignment with recognized international law norms, emphasizing that ensuring the security and lives of Iranian citizens is a fundamental responsibility.

Additionally, he pointed out the United Nations' responsibilities in maintaining global peace and security, reiterating the serious expectations of the Iranian government and people for the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt more assertive and responsible positions in condemning the ongoing aggression and crimes. He cautioned that silence or insufficient reactions could lead to prolonged instability and increased tensions in the region.

In response, Guterres underlined the importance of efforts to prevent conflict escalation and mitigate its humanitarian and security ramifications.

They discussed the current military tensions in the region. The Secretary-General reaffirmed his previous statements' urgency, highlighting the necessity for all parties to adhere to international law and international humanitarian law, while abstaining from attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. He expressed deep concern over the regional spillover effects and the impact of the ongoing conflict on the global economy, as detailed in a UN statement following the Secretary-General's call with Araghchi.