Iranian foreign minister to meet Putin

On the 22nd local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Araqchi held a press conference in Istanbul,.

In response to a reporter’s question, Araqchi said that he would go to Russia on the same day and meet with Russian President Putin on the 2rd.

Araqchi said that Russia is a friend of Iran and the two countries have a strategic partnership.

Araqchi held a press conference in Istanbul,
At around 21:00 on the 21st, Araqchi arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the Islamic Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers’. On the 20th, the foreign ministers of Iran and Britain, France, and Germany ended their meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, which lasted about 3 hours.
Iran will respond to the US when necessary

At the press conference, Araqchi strongly condemned the “barbaric” military aggression against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities the US on the same day, saying that it was an unprecedented violation of the basic principles of the UN Charter and international law, and the US should be held responsible for the consequences this dangerous attack.

Araqchi said that Iran will continue to defend its sovereignty and people, and will continue to take all necessary measures to protect Iran from US military aggression Israeli attacks.

He believes that the UN Secretary-General, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and all relevant agencies must take action against this violation of international law. Araq said, “US President Trump has not only betrayed Iran but also deceived his own country. The US has betrayed its foreign policy and supported Israel’s illegal attacks, and the government should bear full responsibility for any possible consequences.”

Araqchi said in response to a reporter’s question that Iran is facing aggression and will respond when necessary within the framework of its right to self-defense.

Araqchi said that there is currently no accurate information about the extent of the damage. He said that attacking nuclear facilities an unforgivable illegal act and must be condemned. Araqchi said that he met with the foreign ministers of some regional countries on the 21st to discuss how to Israeli aggression and unanimously agreed that the diplomatic door must remain open.

Araqchi said that it makes no sense to call for Iran to return to the diplomatic channel. The allows Israel to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities and wants Israel to attack Iran. The US has shown that it does not respect the UN Charter and international law, and so far, have crossed every red line. “Now, we will wait and see how much space is left for diplomatic means.”

Araqchi also said, “We don’ understand why Iran is being attacked, and Iran is paying the price for an unjust accusation.”