AhlulBayt News Agency: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, has emphasized the need for a responsible approach from all countries with regard to the situation in West Asia, in the wake of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
Araghchi told Jean-Noël Barrot on Sunday that the only factor and cause of insecurity in the region and the Strait of Hormuz is the United States and the Israeli regime and their aggressive actions.
Calling the need for all countries to strongly condemn the criminal US-Israeli attacks on Iran, he also urged them to refrain from any action that would further escalate tensions.
Araghchi reiterated Iran's firm determination in defending its sovereignty, dignity, territorial integrity, and national security, adding that the Islamic Republic's response to military bases and assets of the aggressors should under no circumstances be perceived as attacks on regional countries.
He further clarified that the root cause of insecurity in the region, including Lebanon, is the aggression and expansionism of the Israeli regime, stressing that the return of calm to Lebanon is contingent upon the end of Israeli occupation and the cessation of attacks on the Arab country.
The top Iranian and French diplomats also exchanged views on other developments, including some consular issues.
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