the top military forces have certainly already expressed their position. In dealing with enemy drones, Iran’s Armed Forces both capture them intact and shoot them down. The status of the Strait of Hormuz is very clear. The strait was open until February 28 and the insecurity there is the result of the aggressive actions of the United States and the Zionist regime. Iran’s actions are based on international law and are aimed at safeguarding national defense. Vessels that traverse insecure routes are bound to encounter incidents. As long as the United States continues its interventionist actions, we will not see security in this waterway.
Recent US actions against Iran will meet no fate other than failure
Regarding the US “Iron Gate” plan against Iran, he stated that this concept, dubbed the ‘Iron Gate’, was put forward by American military figures who are attempting to justify their own failures. The CENTCOM commander himself—who soon moved on to a different role—has turned to producing podcasts following his acts of aggression against Iran. “We are well aware of their past actions, and their recent endeavors are destined for nothing but failure.”
On the details of Iran’s two-day proposal, the spokesman said it incorporates all the understandings reached by the US under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. He emphasized that Tehran is putting forward a set of demands that no Iranian could relinquish, including the lifting of sanctions imposed on the country.
He said Washington had previously accepted its commitments but subsequently violated them, adding that Iran could not be held responsible for the US failure to honor its obligations.
Relations between Iran and India continue bilaterally, within BRICS, SCO frameworks
Regarding the establishment of an Indian consulate in Kerman, he stated, “Naturally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be kept informed of any such establishment. Our relationship with India is significant, and in recent years, both sides have made efforts to sustain these ties—both bilaterally and within the frameworks of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).”
Normal conditions for cooperation with IAEA are not available
Regarding the IAEA’s inspectors and cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog, he stated, “We have not suspended our commitments. Other parties—specifically the United States and Israel—imposed conditions that created difficulties for the implementation of safeguards obligations. We are a party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to fulfilling our obligations. As long as this situation persists, we cannot cooperate with the Agency in the same manner as we would under normal circumstances. The Director General of the IAEA Grossi himself and the Agency have failed to carry out their duties; they have been negligent in the execution of their responsibilities. As for inspections, an inspection of the Bushehr facility took place a few days ago.”
Baghaei reiterated that an inspection of the Bushehr nuclear power plant has been conducted a few days earlier, while Iran’s mission in Vienna remains in professional contact with the IAEA.
“Dialogue”, “Cessation of Conflict” solution to conflict btw Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Regarding the accusations leveled against Iran concerning interference in Yemen, he stated if ‘interference’ by Iran is taken to mean expressing sympathy and condemning atrocities and killings, then yes, “we are interfering—but in reality, this is not interference. Calling for an end to the attacks and the killing of the Yemeni people out of genuine concern does not constitute interference. We have consistently maintained that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen must be resolved through dialogue.”
Iran-Pakistan relations are deep and genuine.
Regarding relations between Iran and Pakistan, he stated that the amicable relationship between Iran and Pakistan is not one that originated from mediation. The ties between the two nations are deep and genuine, and they enjoy excellent relations. “We are determined to make the most of this opportunity to strengthen our bilateral relations. Pakistan is making an effort—an effort we value—and we emphasize that the country’s mediation is positive.”
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