Why it matters:
The conversation highlights the growing international solidarity with Iran following the recent military strikes and the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, reinforcing diplomatic ties between Tehran and Havana amid escalating regional tensions.
The big picture:
The call took place against the backdrop of significant hostilities in the region, with both sides condemning the violation of international law and discussing the broader implications of the conflict involving the U.S. and Israeli regime.
What he's saying:
The Cuban Foreign Minister condemned the attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime against Iran and emphasized the necessity of respecting the national sovereignty of countries and observing the principles of the UN Charter and international law. He expressed sympathy and declared solidarity with the government and people of Iran, emphasizing his country's support for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran's Foreign Minister, detailing some of the crimes committed by the US and the Zionist regime against the Iranian nation in the past few days, including the cowardly assassination of the Supreme Leader and the massacre of many Iranian citizens, including over 175 elementary school students in Minab and attacks on hospitals, mosques, diplomatic police, and citizen service centers, called these aggressions a blatant violation of the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran, relying on its defense capabilities and with the backing of the Iranian nation, has defended within the framework of the inherent right to legitimate defense of national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and will decisively respond to any aggressive action.
M.Majdi - Mahboubeh Habibi
