The foreign minister of Iran cautioned the Zionist regime that any act of adventurism or aggression will draw a devastating response from Tehran.
In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron talked about the latest regional developments and bilateral relations.
Expressing hope that Britain would adopt a realistic and constructive approach to the regional developments and bilateral relations to enhance the atmosphere of ties, Amirabdollahian said, “The root cause of the Palestinian crisis does not date back to October 7 but to 75 years of Israeli occupation, continuous violation of Palestinians’ fundamental rights, war crimes in Palestine, and genocide against this oppressed nation. England’s role in these issues is, of course, evident.”
He also condemned the silence of certain Western governments on the crimes committed by the Israeli regime against Palestinians, which have led to the martyrdom of 21,000 civilians in Gaza over the past 80 days. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers Hamas a liberation movement against occupation and apartheid, similar to movements against apartheid in South Africa.”
The Iranian foreign minister then criticized the US and certain Western countries for their double standards towards Gaza and Ukraine.
“The Israeli regime cannot be allowed to commit massacres of women and children, nor perpetrate genocide in Gaza and inflame the region, yet considering stopping a Zionist ship in the Red Sea as a threat to the security of this vital economic waterway,” he added, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
Regarding the threats against Iran, Amirabdollahian warned, “The Islamic Republic of Iran will give a strong and regretting response to any Israeli regime’s adventurism and acts of aggression.”
For his part, Cameron called for Iran’s efforts to prevent the escalation of regional conflicts and ensure maritime security, referencing the positions of the UK on Palestine and the Red Sea.
The two top diplomats finally discussed the mutual interests and emphasized the importance of ongoing consultations between the Iranian and British officials to exchange views on relevant topics.
Source: Tasnim