Why it matters:
These remarks were made in response to recent comments by Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, who described Iran's policies regarding Syria as erroneous, which provoked reactions from Iranian officials.
The big picture:
Baghaei highlighted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' efforts to secure Iran's national interests in recent weeks. He referred to the large funeral procession for Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, which saw significant participation from the Lebanese people and others, with a high-ranking delegation from Iran in attendance.
What he’s saying:
Baghaei mentioned the fruitful meetings between the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and Lebanese officials during the ceremony. He also referred to the trip of Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi to Geneva to participate in a high-level disarmament conference and his side meetings with foreign ministers from Indonesia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others.
Key points:
- Baghaei emphasized that security must be ensured from within, and regional countries should rely on themselves and their internal resources.
- The spokesman warned that the current state of international relations could lead to a return to 19th-century patterns and pointed to American sanctions and their impact on Iran's financial resources.
- He stressed the high value of bilateral relations with Turkey and expressed hope that cooperation would continue to create a secure region.
Go deeper:
Baghaei's remarks reflect Iran's approach to the importance of regional cooperation and the need to avoid reliance on foreign powers, emphasizing that regional countries should work together to seek sustainable solutions.
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