In a statement, the ministry warned against what it described as continued confrontational policies in the region, saying regional security cannot be achieved through foreign intervention.
The ministry said claims about Washington’s commitment to the security of Gulf states were “mere rhetoric,” arguing that the US military presence in the region has contributed to instability and division.
Iran urged PGCC members to reconsider their positions, saying their territories and facilities should not be used by third parties for actions against Iran.
The statement also rejected allegations concerning Iran’s nuclear program, describing Tehran’s nuclear activities as peaceful and calling on Persian Gulf states to support efforts toward establishing a West Asia free of nuclear weapons.
The Foreign Ministry further criticized references to “Iranian threats,” saying such narratives were part of attempts to promote Iranophobia in the region. It defended Iran’s missile and drone capabilities as part of its national defense policy.
Regarding Palestine and Lebanon, the ministry rejected descriptions of resistance groups as Iranian proxies, saying the struggle against occupation and what it called apartheid was a legitimate cause under international law.
Iran also said security in the region, including the management of the Strait of Hormuz, should be based on cooperation among regional countries without external interference.
The statement called on PGCC to revise its approach toward regional security, emphasizing that collective security could only be achieved through cooperation among neighboring countries.
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