📞Phone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary-General of the United Nations
🔹Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, held a phone call to discuss and exchange views on the latest developments following the attack and aggression by the United States of America and the Israeli regime against Iran.
🔹In this call, our Foreign Minister, describing various aspects of the aggressive attack and war crimes committed by the American-Zionist forces, emphasized that during these attacks, civilian places including schools, hospitals, residential areas, as well as buildings and historical monuments were targeted; actions that constitute a clear violation of international law and fundamental principles of humanitarian law. Referring to the human consequences and extensive damages caused by these attacks, he called for a firm and explicit condemnation of these actions by the international community and responsible institutions.
🔹Araghchi also emphasized Iran's inherent right to defend itself against this imposed war, stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran had previously warned all relevant parties in the region and beyond that if the United States took military action against Iran, all U.S. facilities and bases in the region would inevitably be targeted, leading to the expansion of the war throughout the entire region.
🔹Araghchi stressed that such actions are within the framework of the right to self-defense and based on recognized principles of international law, and the Islamic Republic of Iran considers defending the security and lives of its citizens a fundamental and non-negotiable responsibility.
🔹The country's Foreign Minister further referred to the United Nations' responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security, emphasizing the serious expectation of the Iranian government and nation from the UN Secretary-General and Security Council to take stronger and more responsible stances in explicitly condemning the aggression and crimes committed, noting that silence or inadequate responses to such actions could pave the way for continued instability and heightened tensions in the region.
🔹The Secretary-General of the United Nations also, in this phone conversation, referring to the clear and definite aggressive attack by the United States of America and the Israeli regime against Iran, emphasized the necessity of respecting the principles of international law and avoiding escalation of tensions, and stated that there is no doubt about Iran's right to self-defense.
🔹Guterres also stressed the need to strive to prevent the spread of conflicts and to reduce the human and security consequences in the region.