Top UK diplomat holds phone call with Iran FM urges role in reducing tensions

David Lammy the UK Foreign Secretary held a phone conversation with Seyed Abbas Araghchi congratulating him on his appointment as the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, held a phone conversation with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, congratulating him on his appointment as the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Lammy also said that the start of the fourteenth Iranian administration is a fresh opportunity to enhance diplomatic consultations between the two countries.

Referring to the developments in Gaza, Lammy called for Iran's involvement in reducing tensions in the region.

In response, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, thanked his British counterpart for the call, describing the bilateral cooperation over the past years as having had ups and downs.
He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek to escalate war or increase tensions in the region but will not relinquish its absolute right to respond to the criminal and terrorist actions of the Zionist regime in Tehran.

During the phone conversation, the two sides also discussed various topics of mutual interest, including negotiations on lifting sanctions, and emphasized their desire to continue consultations.