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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TEHRAN, March 11 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel Atti discussed the latest developments in West Asia by phone on Tuesday, focusing on security issues and diplomatic efforts.
A. Araghchi emphasized Iran's readiness to exercise its "legitimate right to self-defense" and give a "harsh" response to the "aggression and crimes" of the United States and Israel, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. It added that Iran's strikes on American bases and facilities in the region fall within the country's right to self-defense and counterattack.
Iran seeks to maintain “friendly and brotherly” relations with regional countries and develop cooperation to ensure stability and security without foreign interference.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister expressed concern over the escalation of tensions and emphasized Egypt's diplomatic efforts to reduce regional hostilities, according to an Iranian statement.
The two ministers' phone call took place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict, which began on February 28, when Israel and the United States launched joint strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East.
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