BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Iran is keen to comprehensively strengthen its relations with all neighboring countries, particularly those located around the Persian Gulf, said Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, Trend reports.
In a phone conversation with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Araghchi highlighted the importance Iran places on friendly ties with regional countries, including the UAE.
He also praised their responsible stance amid recent attacks by Israel and the US against Iran.
Araghchi stressed that the illegal strikes by the US and Israel violate the UN Charter and principles of international law, posing a threat to regional peace and stability. The FM called for unity among regional states to strengthen peace and security.
In response, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the importance of cooperation among all regional countries to maintain peace and stability, emphasizing the focus on Tehran-Abu Dhabi relations.
On the morning of June 13, Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran. The attacks killed numerous high-ranking military officials, including Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff; Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); and Gholam Ali Rashid, head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, along with six nuclear scientists and other senior figures.
That same evening, Iran launched a retaliatory strike dubbed “Operation True Promise III,” firing hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at multiple targets across Israel, including Tel Aviv. The attacks caused civilian casualties and widespread damage.
To note, the US conducted airstrikes targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 22, reportedly causing significant damage.
Iran later retaliated by striking a U.S. military base in Qatar on the evening of June 23.
Today, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced that the government has agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement confirming the cessation of hostilities.
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