Ministry of Foreign Affairs of I.R. of Iran

06/07/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/06/2023 23:28

Foreign Ministry spokesman reacts to US secretary of state’s remarks at IPAC gathering

Foreign Ministry spokesman reacts to US secretary of state's remarks at IPAC gathering

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani reacted to comments by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken against Iran at the annual IPAC meeting.

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani reacted to comments by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken against Iran at the annual IPAC meeting.

"The US secretary of state made baseless comments against the Islamic Republic of Iran in line with his country's all-out support for the apartheid Zionist regime," Kanaani said.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always emphasized that supporting the Palestinian nation is in line with supporting the oppressed and liberation movements and based on advocacy for the right to self-determination, negating occupation and fighting apartheid," he said.

Kanaani said, "The threat of resorting to force by the US against other governments is against international law, especially the provisions of the United Nations Charter, and accordingly, the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to strengthen its deterrent power and protect its rights and security."

The spokesman advised the US officials to avoid leveling unfounded allegations against the Islamic Republic of Iran and think twice about keeping up unlawful and already-failed policies vis-à-vis the Islamic Republic