Iran's Foreign Minister Discusses Conflict with Counterparts from Russia and India

Tehran (ANTARA) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (5/4) discussed and exchanged views with his counterparts from Russia and India regarding the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the discussions were conducted via telephone, with two separate calls. Araghchi addressed the latest developments in West Asia as well as the security and economic consequences of US and Israeli “aggression” with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Araghchi explained the “crimes” committed by the US and Israel against the Iranian people in the last 37 days, including their attacks on industrial and production infrastructure, hospitals, schools, residential areas, as well as nuclear centres and facilities in Iran. He urged all influential parties in the United Nations Security Council (UN) to adopt a responsible approach grounded in international law. Araghchi also highlighted the strong determination of the Iranian people and armed forces to vigorously defend Iran’s national interests and security, while warning of the consequences of US and Israeli aggression on regional and global stability and security. During the discussion, Lavrov emphasised the need to stop illegal attacks on civilian targets, particularly the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran, and called for utilising every opportunity to prevent the expansion of the conflict’s scope. In this regard, the Indian Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of efforts to restore stability and security in the region, while expressing his country’s support for ongoing regional and international efforts to stop the war. The two telephone calls took place amid rising regional tensions following the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran that began on 28 February, which was reciprocated by Iran and its regional allies through attacks on various Israeli and US interests across the Middle East.