Iran Egypt Foreign Ministers hold telephone conversation
In the conversation, Araghchi pointed to the widespread condemnation of the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran by the international community—especially Islamic countries and key regional organizations.
He criticized the failure of two responsible international bodies, namely the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency, to condemn the attacks, and emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's firm pursuit of identifying the aggressor and obtaining reparations.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister welcomed the end of the Zionist regime's aggression and stressed his country's continued efforts to help de-escalate tensions in the region, including efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran.
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