Iran urges Islamic states to promptly act against Israeli crimes
Speaking in a phone call with his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Araghchi condemned the Israeli regime’s crimes in Gaza, which resulted in killing hundreds of innocent Palestinians by violating the ceasefire agreement.
The two sides discussed the latest regional developments especially genocide in Gaza and the U.S. attacks on Yemen.
Araqchi slammed the Israeli regime’s crimes in Gaza which killed hundreds of innocent Palestinians as well as the U.S. aggression against Yemen which resulted in killing innocent women and children and destroying infrastructures.
He warned about the consequences of the U.N. Security Council and other governments inaction against the U.S. aggression on Yemen and the Israeli regime’s crimes in the occupied Palestine.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan expressed concern over the current situation in Gaza, and emphasized the continuation of consultations among regional countries to prevent escalation of tensions.
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U.S. administration”s baseless accusations once again highlight its hostile policy toward Iran: Envoy to U.N.
In a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council Christina Markus Lassen, Iravani said these groundless accusations serve as nothing more than a calculated attempt to distract the international community”s attention from the unfolding Israeli genocidal war, war crimes, and mass atrocities against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
He stressed that the U.S. mission in the U.N. seizes every opportunity in the Security Council to manipulate this platform, advancing Washington’s political agenda and falsely depicting Iran as a threat to international peace and security.
The full text of Iravani’s letter to the U.N. is as follows:
Excellency,
I categorically reject the baseless accusations leveled against the Islamic Republic of Iran by the representatives of the United States and the occupying terrorist regime of Israel during today’s Security Council open briefing on 21 March 2025 held under the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question” (9883rd meeting), falsely attributing destabilizing activities and support for terrorism to Iran. These accusations are entirely groundless, devoid of any credibility, and serve as nothing more than a calculated attempt to distract the international community from the unfolding Israeli genocidal war, war crimes, and mass atrocities against the Palestinian people in Gaza. They also aim to obscure the United States” undeniable complicity in these crimes and its steadfast support for Israel’s destabilizing and malign activities across the region. I also reject the identical, unfounded claims made by the U.S. representative in the Security Council’s open briefing held on 18 March 2025 (9881st meeting) under the same agenda item.
The United States’ direct role in enabling Israel’s atrocities is irrefutable and well-documented. The U.S.’ unwavering political, military, and financial support has emboldened Israel to commit egregious crimes with absolute impunity. The baseless allegations against the Islamic Republic of Iran are, therefore, nothing but a desperate attempt to obstruct the Security Council from shouldering its responsibility, deflect attention from the truth, shield Israel from accountability, and perpetuate impunity for its crimes. Furthermore, these baseless accusations once again highlight the hostile policy of the U.S. administration towards the Islamic Republic of Iran and affirm that the U.S. delegation to the United Nations, acting on directives from Washington, disregards the realities on the ground and continues to make false accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. They seize every opportunity in the Security Council to manipulate this platform, advancing Washington’s political agenda and falsely depicting Iran as a threat to international peace and security.
In response to the U.S. representative’s baseless claim about Iran’s nuclear program during the meeting, I must emphasize that Iran’s nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and fully compliant with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. In stark contrast, the United States remains the only country to have ever used nuclear weapons, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. Moreover, Washington’s double standards and hypocrisy are evident in its continued silence on Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal and its failure to address Israel’s repeated threats to use weapons of mass destruction against the Palestinian people in Gaza, exposing how the non-proliferation issue serves merely as a political tool for the United States.
I should be grateful if you would circulate the present letter as a document of the Security Council.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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FM Araghchi: Iran focuses on diplomacy to avoid war, open to business with US
In an interview with Khabar Online, Araghchi stated that Iran’s refusal to negotiate directly with the US is rooted in historical experience, not stubbornness, and that any future talks would require significant changes in Washington’s approach.
The Iranian foreign minister left the door open for future diplomacy, emphasizing that Iran’s foreign policy remains active and strategic, focused on safeguarding national interests and regional stability.
Araghchi, a key architect of the JCPOA, defended the agreement as a model for future negotiations but noted that reviving it in its current form is neither feasible nor in Iran’s interest, given advancements in its nuclear program and ongoing US sanctions.
He stressed that Iran remains open to indirect talks with the US, mediated by European partners, to address nuclear concerns and sanctions relief.
Regarding regional dynamics, Araghchi highlighted Iran’s growing diplomatic influence in the Middle East, contrasting it with Israel’s increasing isolation.
He also underscored Iran’s readiness to defend itself but reiterated its preference for peaceful resolutions.
Source: IFP Editorial Staff