Iranian South African Foreign Ministers hold phone talks over US-Israeli aggression affirm continued consultations
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Ronald Lamola, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, expressed condolences in a phone call with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, over the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader, a number of officials, high-ranking commanders, and Iranian citizens during the US and Israeli military aggression.
He also conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the South African government and people with the Iranian government and people.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran thanked South Africa for its message of condolence and sympathy, as well as its stance condemning the US and Israeli apartheid regime’s attacks against Iran. He called for all independent countries to adopt a clear and decisive position in condemning the aggressors’ crimes against the Iranian nation.
Araghchi, outlining the latest developments in the region, reminded that this war has been imposed on Iran and the region by the US and the occupying
Zionist regime, and that Iran is defending its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity.
Referring to the US and Zionist regime’s military aggression against Iran as the root cause of the existing insecurity in the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s action in preventing the transit of vessels linked to the aggressors is based on international law and aimed at protecting Iran’s national security against the aggressors’ illegal attacks. At the same time, the Islamic Republic of Iran, with a responsible approach, has provided the necessary facilitation for the safe transit of non-hostile vessels through coordination with relevant Iranian authorities.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, referring to his country’s principled positions condemning any use of force and emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, underscored the need to find just ways to end the war and establish peace and stability in the region.
The foreign ministers of Iran and South Africa stressed the continuation of consultations between officials of the two countries on political, economic, and regional issues.