Baghaei: Using the snapback mechanism will be met with an appropriate response from Iran
Tehran - BORNA - The head and a number of members of the Red Crescent Society of Iran were also present at the weekly presser of Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson on Iran's foreign ministry.
Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and a number of members of this society, were the guests of today's meeting as the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In this meeting, the head of the Red Crescent Society said: In the 12-day war imposed by the Zionist regime on Iran, the majority of those who suffered were civilians.
8,200 residential units destroyed during the attacks on Iran
He added: During these attacks, 8,200 residential units were destroyed, of which about 400 were completely destroyed. Also, 126 women and 41 children were martyred during these attacks.
Kolivand also stated that "five of our aid workers were martyred during these attacks," and said: The Zionist regime was directly targeting our aid forces and ambulances during its attacks.
Documents of the Zionist regime’s crimes have been sent to international bodies, including the Red Cross Committee
Referring to the extent of the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in the 12-day imposed war against Iran, especially against civilians, he said: “We have recorded the documents of these crimes and have sent them to international bodies, including the Red Cross Committee.”
Stating that we visited some of the crimes of the Zionist regime in different provinces of the country with the representative of the Red Cross Organization in Iran, he said: “In these attacks, the Zionist regime targeted hospitals, including intensive care units.”
More than 80 countries expressed sympathy with the Red Crescent Society
Stating that “we witnessed various war crimes committed by the Zionist regime in the country during these 12 days,” Koulivand said: “More than 80 countries expressed sympathy with the Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the crimes of the Zionist regime against our country.”
We witnessed the zeal and courage of our colleagues in providing relief to the people
He stated that "during these attacks, we saw people's houses being burned, children and our people being torn to pieces," pointing to the depth of the crimes of the Zionist regime in this 12-day war and said: Despite these crimes, we witnessed the zeal and courage of our colleagues in providing relief to the people.
After the head of the Red Crescent Society finished speaking at the meeting, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, thanked him and his colleagues for the sacrifices and efforts they made during this period.
The use of the snapback mechanism has no legal or international basis
In response to a question about the Europeans' threat to use the trigger mechanism against Iran, Baghaei emphasized at the meeting: This issue has no legal or international basis.
He continued: The threat to use this mechanism is a political act and an action in line with confrontation with Iran, which, if such an event occurs, will be met with an appropriate response from Iran.
The responsibility of Islamic countries and the region regarding the crimes of the Zionist regime in Palestine is heavy
In another part of his speech, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said in response to a question regarding the continuation of the crimes of the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza: Recently, we have witnessed that hundreds of people from Gaza were deliberately attacked by the Zionist regime in food distribution lines and were martyred.
Stating that "the responsibility of Islamic countries and the region regarding the crimes of the Zionist regime in Palestine is heavy," he said: The lack of serious action in this regard will lead to the continuation and expansion of the Zionist regime's warmongering and expansionism.
Baghaei continued: Countries in the region should pay attention to the fact that the crimes of the Zionist regime and its expansionism are not limited to one region.
No date, place, or time has been set for the meeting between Witkoff and Araghchi
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also responded to a question regarding the news published regarding the meeting between American negotiator Steve Witkoff and Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in the near future, saying: "No date, place, or time has been set in this regard."
Iranian Ambassador to France Has Met with Ms. Esfandiari
In response to a question about the latest situation of Ms. Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen detained in France, Beqaei said: The Iranian Embassy in France is seriously following up on the situation of this Iranian citizen. The follow-ups have been somewhat successful, and I can say that we have continuous consular meetings with Ms. Esfandiari. The Iranian Ambassador to France has met with her in the last two days. A lawyer hired by the embassy is following up on her situation.
He emphasized: We hope that positive developments will occur in her case in the coming days.
We have good cooperation with Russia on nuclear issues
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman also said about the recent Axios news regarding Russia’s insistence that Iran must have zero enrichment and the Russian Foreign Ministry’s reaction yesterday to this news: We see such news published every now and then to damage Iran’s relations with countries with which we have relations.
He stated that “the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian embassy in Tehran took a clear stance on this matter,” and noted: “This news was fabricated and this is not the first time that such fabricated news has been spread. The aim of such news is to create disruption and pessimism between countries that have good relations with each other.”
Baghaei continued: “Our relations with Russia are based on mutual respect and interests, and our Russian friends know very well that Iran makes independent decisions on all foreign policy issues, including the nuclear issue, and Russia has always respected our independent decisions.”
Baghaei said: “We have good cooperation with Russia on nuclear issues and other matters that require bilateral consultation.”
We have not had a specific proposal from Russia on the nuclear issue
He was responding to a question regarding published material stating that some Russian officials have expressed a desire for this country to have a greater role in Iran’s nuclear file, and has Russia presented a specific plan or proposal to Iran in this regard? He said: We have friendly relations with Russia and China as two countries with which we have strategic partnerships; two countries that are permanent members of the UN Security Council and are still part of the JCPOA, we are in close contact and consult.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman added: Both countries have always declared their readiness to play a constructive and helpful role in the process related to the Iranian nuclear issue. Therefore, this process is still ongoing.
He added: To say that there was a specific proposal and a specific package, no, it is not, but that Russia and China were always ready to help resolve the issue, yes, it was definitely like that and we are still in contact with the two countries.
Baghaei stated: During the BRICS summit, a good conversation was held between Dr. Araghchi and his Russian counterpart.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman also said in response to a question about the news published regarding the arrest of a German and French citizen in Iran: "Ask the Judiciary Spokesperson for details on this issue. Our friends in the consular section are in contact with the German and French embassies, and as I mentioned, you should ask the Judiciary Spokesperson about the allegations raised."
Applying selective pressure against some countries has become a practice
In response to a question about the recent position of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding Germany's nuclear program and his statement that Germany does not need much time to produce a nuclear bomb, and how do you interpret this dual approach of the Agency compared to the position they adopted regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program?", Beqaei said: "I think it is very clear. Using international institutions as a tool to apply selective pressure against some countries has unfortunately become a practice, and the International Atomic Energy Agency has not been an exception to this rule."
Germany's hosting of nuclear weapons is completely inconsistent with and in violation of Germany's obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty
He added: "If they wanted to deal with it under normal circumstances, it would definitely require a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors, but beyond that, if we want to specifically address Germany's obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Germany's hosting of US nuclear weapons and aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads is itself completely inconsistent with and in violation of Germany's obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
Baghaei emphasized: We are aware and everyone knows that a significant number of US nuclear weapons of mass destruction are in Germany, and therefore this one point is enough to know that Germany has violated its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and as a rule, the international community and the International Atomic Energy Agency should intervene in these circumstances, but unfortunately we are witnessing completely selective actions, Iran's peaceful nuclear program is not only criticized, but also subjected to military aggression.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized: Germany adopted a very inappropriate and incorrect position in this regard and was in a way an approval and praise of an internationally wrong act by the Zionist regime, which entails the international responsibility of the German government, because they explicitly supported a gross violation of international law.
We have a friendly relationship with China
In response to a question about the goals of the Foreign Minister's visit to China and the interactions between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said: "We have a friendly relationship with China."
Stating that "the Foreign Minister traveled to China to participate in the Shanghai Foreign Ministers' Meeting," he said: "The agenda of this meeting, in addition to several technical and expert issues, is to prepare the ground for holding the Shanghai Summit."
The Foreign Ministry spokesman added: "According to the plan, the Foreign Minister will meet and consult with his Chinese counterpart and other foreign ministers participating in this meeting."
Speculations about changing the mediator in the new round of possible negotiations cannot be confirmed
In response to a question about the possibility of changing the mediator in the new round of possible negotiations, Baghaei said: You have heard a lot of news during this time and you will hear it again. All of this is speculation and guesswork that various media outlets put forward, but none of it can be confirmed.
We started our diplomatic activities to receive compensation from the first day of the aggression against Iran
The spokesman for the diplomatic service regarding the legal pursuit of war compensation and determining the aggressor and the plan proposed in the parliament regarding "obliging the government to legally pursue the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime and the United States in the imposed 12-day war," said: Any resolution from the parliament is binding for us and will be the basis for our work. But regardless of this plan, we started our diplomatic activities in this field from the first day that the Zionist regime's aggression was carried out and after the US military aggression.
He continued: The documentation that I always emphasize is in line with this issue. There is no doubt for anyone that the action of the Zionist regime and the United States was definitely an act of aggression. For the UN Security Council to legally endorse such an issue requires an honest approach by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, because ultimately it requires a political decision, but this does not prevent us from continuing our pursuit.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized: We will use every diplomatic opportunity to clarify the issue. We have also provided some of these documents to our media friends.
It is not unnatural that in the current situation, regional countries want to help resolve the Iranian nuclear issue
He also responded to another question regarding the discussion of mediation between Iran and the American side and that it seems that the role of Qatar and Oman has diminished and the role of some other countries, including Saudi Arabia, has increased in this regard, saying: As I said before, in the past three to four months, many countries in the region and outside the region have made efforts to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, and it is not unnatural that in the current situation in the region, after the aggression of the Zionist regime and the United States, regional countries that are concerned about the situation in the region want to help resolve this issue.
We are in constant contact with the three European countries
In response to another question about the negotiations with the three European countries and whether a date has been set for them given their declaration of readiness for dialogue? He said: This issue is being reviewed, I cannot give an exact date at the moment, but we are in constant contact with these three countries.
We do not consider the compassionate claims of the Europeans regarding the security of the region and its countries to be honest at all
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson continued the press conference in response to a question about the reaction of the European countries to Iran's attack on the US base in Al-Udeid in Qatar: It is the height of hypocrisy for the three European countries to somehow approve the military attacks of the Zionist regime and, on the other hand, question Iran's defensive measures, which are based on the article of the United Nations Charter and Iran's inherent right to defend itself. We do not consider their compassionate statements and claims regarding the security of the region and its countries to be honest at all.
Iran's defensive action against the US base at Al-Udeid in Qatar was a completely based on international law
The senior diplomat of the Islamic Republic of Iran added: Iran's defensive action against the US base at Al-Udeid in Qatar was a completely based on international law and in response to the US military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities.
He added: It is clear to all countries in the region that Iran is committed to continuing its good neighborly policy. We will seriously pursue good relations with all neighboring countries and will not allow the comments of countries that have not proven their goodwill to harm our desirable relations with our neighbors.
The main focus of the meeting of the interior ministers of Iran, Pakistan and Iraq is border issues and facilitating the travel of Arbaeen pilgrims
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said regarding the trilateral meeting of the interior ministers of Iran, Pakistan and Iraq, which will be held in Tehran today, that the main focus of this meeting is border issues and facilitating the travel of Arbaeen pilgrims. Iran has good relations with both countries, and mechanisms have already been established to facilitate this visit, which have now been upgraded to the level of ministers of state.
The US must be held accountable for the aggression against Iran
In response to a question regarding the issue of guarantees for Iran to return to negotiations with the US, Baghaei said: The main point is for the US to accept responsibility for the aggressive act.
He emphasized: The US committed a gross violation of international law during a diplomatic process. The US is a permanent member of the Security Council and has a special responsibility for international peace and security. The US is one of the three signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
He added: Therefore, from any perspective, the US action in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities and before that, coordinating and cooperating with the Zionist regime in the aggression against Iran was an absolutely illegal and criminal international action and it must be held accountable for this issue.
Stating that "the greatest guarantee for us is our own strength and power," he said: "We have shown that we will react seriously and strongly to any foreign military aggression and aggression, so we will definitely react in the future if we encounter such a situation."
Consular visits with 2 French citizens detained in Iran were conducted by the French Embassy
The Foreign Ministry spokesman told a reporter about the allegations of the 2 detained French citizens: "Follow up this issue with the Judiciary Spokesperson, but I can state that consular visits with these two people were conducted by the French Embassy and a visit was recently conducted."
If the Europeans had fulfilled their JCPOA commitments, we would not be facing this situation now
The Foreign Ministry spokesman also said in response to the question of whether Iran is interacting and consulting with the three European countries France, Germany, and the UK to prevent them from implementing the trigger mechanism: "We are definitely in dialogue and communication with the other parties, we consult on various issues, and this is also one of the issues that we are obliged to discuss to ensure that Iran's national interests are met."
Baghaei continued: "European countries know very well that resorting to this mechanism has no legal or political basis."
He noted: "They must be politically and legally accountable for the events that have occurred. If they had fulfilled their JCPOA commitments, we would not be facing this situation now."
Araghchi's correspondence with his counterparts is in line with the diplomatic campaign that began on the day of the Zionist regime's attack on Iran
The Foreign Ministry spokesman also said about Araqchi's correspondence with his counterparts in various countries: This is in line with the diplomatic campaign that the Foreign Minister began on the day of the Zionist regime's attack on Iran, and in fact, these letters complement this process.
Stating that "we have expressed our positions in a clear, legal and reasoned manner and have reminded each and every government of the responsibility to condemn these aggressions," he said: "It is the responsibility of all countries to stand up to and condemn an aggression and a clear violation of the law."
The sanctions on Francesca Albanese is in no way justifiable
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also responded to a question about the US sanctions of Ms. Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Human Rights, and stated: The boycott of a human rights rapporteur who, based on the responsibility assigned to her by the Human Rights Council, has been the voice of the oppression of the Palestinian people is an unprecedented act.
He added: Ms. Francesca Albanese has presented very shocking reports over the past two years about gross violations of humanitarian rights and genocide in Palestine. The phrase “colonial annihilation of the Palestinian people” or “the Zionist regime’s attempt to colonially annihilate the Palestinian nation” are among the concepts she has coined.
Baghaei emphasized: This action is in no way justifiable and should be viewed solely as part of America’s all-out support for a genocide in our region; Along with other actions that the US has taken to continue the Zionist regime's impunity, including threatening to sanction judges of the International Criminal Court and dealing with any party that has the slightest criticism of the Zionist regime's performance. Therefore, this action is absolutely condemned and turns the US into a partner and accomplice in the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza and in the region.
This senior diplomat of the Islamic Republic of Iran added in this regard: This US action has been met with very broad reactions from international organizations, human rights institutions and many countries.
He emphasized: The reality is that the Americans cannot silence the voice of truth with such actions and the international community will definitely pay more attention to this issue.
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