Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed recent G7 foreign ministers’ allegations as "baseless and irresponsible," emphasizing that Iran’s actions are entirely defensive.

Why it matters:

Baghaei’s statement shifts the narrative by highlighting the interventionist policies of key G7 members, arguing that true regional instability stems from their support for regimes like Israel’s, rather than from Iran's sovereign actions.

 

The big picture:

Iran has maintained that its defensive measures and peaceful nuclear program are unfairly maligned, while external powers continue to fuel regional tensions through military and political interventions.

 

Key points:

  • Iran rejected claims that destabilized the region, calling them absurd and unfounded.
     
  • The United States, Canada, and European countries support militarization with their interventionist policies.
     
  • Iran upholds its legal and constitutional right to protect its people, territory, and national sovereignty.
     
  • Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful, strictly in line with international obligations, and under the NPT.
     
  • Stability in West Asia requires an end to the external meddling.

 

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