Iranian foreign ministry spokesman reacts to ongoing developments in Ukraine

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the start of military actions and the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, saying Tehran is following the developments in the country with concern.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the start of military actions and the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, saying Tehran is following the developments in the country with concern.
He said, “Unfortunately provocative moves by NATO spearheaded by the US have led to a situation which has pushed the Eurasian region on the cusp of a big crisis.
He underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran invites the two sides to stop the hostilities and establish a ceasefire for immediate talks in order to resolve the crisis through political means.
Khatibzadeh also urged Russia and Ukraine to observe international law and international humanitarian laws during the conflict.
Khatibzadeh also referred to the situation of Iranians living in Ukraine and said, "The most important current mission of Iran’s Foreign Ministry is to fully and urgently address the situation of Iranians living in Ukraine, which is underway according to predictions made using all capacities."
He added that the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ukraine is fully active and serves students and Iranians 24 hours a day, in accordance with the previous instructions.