Araghchi: Iran is firm and determined in its self-defense

📄 Araghchi: Iran is firm and determined in its self-defense 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the foreign ministry presented Iran's conditions and considerations to the mediators in the form of a precise and operational plan, and it became clear to everyone that the Islamic Republic of Iran is steadfast and determined in its self-defense. Continuing the ongoing consultations between the Iranian Parliament and the diplomatic apparatus regarding various foreign policy issues, a meeting was held attended by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and a number of Members of Parliament. During this three-hour meeting—attended by Ali Babaei Karnami, head of the Social Commission, and several parliamentarians—Araghchi presented a comprehensive report on the discussions and activities undertaken during the visit of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s delegation to New York to participate in the 81st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. Referring to the numerous consultations he and President Masoud Pezeshkian held with various countries participating in the UN summit, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that backed by the Iranian nation's epic resistance and steadfastness against the enemies' military aggression, the Islamic Republic of Iran's delegation articulated the country's positions in the clearest and most authoritative manner possible. Araghchi also noted that the UN General Assembly summit provided an opportunity to articulate Iran’s innovative approach and present a seven-day plan for restoring security to the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that, acting on instructions from competent national authorities, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s delegation presented the country’s conditions and considerations to mediators in the form of a precise, operational plan; it thus became clear to all that the Islamic Republic—while steadfast and resolute in its self-defense—is equally serious about utilizing diplomacy to secure its national interests and security. In addition to answering questions and discussing the proposals and views of the representatives, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran provided explanations regarding a diverse range of foreign policy and national security issues—including economic diplomacy, the neutralization of sanctions, relations with neighbors, the strengthening of public and media diplomacy, the documentation of war crimes committed by the US and the Zionist regime, and the pursuit of justice and retribution for the martyrs of the Second and Third Imposed Wars. Members of the Iranian Parliament, while commending the diplomatic apparatus for its efforts and initiatives to safeguard national interests and the rights of the Iranian people, emphasized the need for continued collective commitment to preserving national unity and cohesion, as well as simultaneous support for both the "field" and diplomacy in defense of Iran's sovereignty. 📲 ​