In a recent phone call, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal Bin Farhan, to address ongoing regional developments and tensions arising from Israeli military actions.
Araghchi expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the Israeli attacks against Iran, emphasizing the need for unity among Islamic nations to counter what he described as Israeli crimes in Gaza and Lebanon. He called for enhanced cooperation to halt these aggressions.
In response, Bin Farhan echoed his country’s denunciation of the Israeli actions, characterizing them as violations of Iran's sovereignty and threats to regional stability. He underscored the necessity for concerted efforts to prevent further escalation of instability in the area.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh addressed the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites, stating that they resulted in only minor damage, which was swiftly repaired. Speaking to foreign military attachés and students in Tehran, Nasirzadeh affirmed Iran's ability to recover quickly using domestic expertise.
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Additionally, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reaffirmed Iran's commitment to retaliating against Israeli attacks. During a weekly press conference, Baghaei outlined that Iran’s response will be decisive and proportional to the severity of the aggression faced, reinforcing the notion that the level of retaliation will correspond with the provocations encountered.
This ongoing dialogue and the response from Iranian officials highlight the increasing tensions in the region and the complex interplay of international relations involving Iran and Saudi Arabia amidst Israeli actions.