WANA (Mar 20) – The foreign ministers of Iran and United Kingdom held a phone conversation to discuss the dimensions and consequences of “the war imposed” by the United States and Israel, as well as the current situation in the region.

 

During the call, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Yvette Cooper exchanged views on recent developments. Araghchi stated that Iran had been subjected to military aggression “for the second time while in the midst of diplomacy.”

 

“The United States and the Israeli regime attacked our country in violation of all international principles and rules,” he said.

 

He added that senior officials, along with civilians—including more than 170 elementary school students—had been killed in the attacks.

 

Araghchi also outlined Iran’s defensive measures in response to U.S. and Israeli aggression, criticizing the “negative and biased approach” of the UK and some European countries toward the situation, which he said constitutes a violation of international law.

 

Referring to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Araghchi emphasized Iran’s “inherent right to self-defense.”

 

He stated that Iran respects the sovereignty of neighboring countries and has no intention of attacking them, but said that U.S. bases located in those countries have been used to launch attacks against Iran.

 

He added that these countries have failed to meet their international obligations to prevent such actions.

 

The Iranian foreign minister also strongly condemned an attack on the South Pars gas facilities, criticizing the lack of international condemnation of what he described as a “dangerous and provocative act.”

 

He further expressed strong criticism of the UK and others for condemning Iran’s retaliatory actions.

 

Araghchi warned against any assistance to what he called aggressors in actions against Iran, stating that such support would “only escalate tensions and further complicate the situation.”