Iran Urges Collective Action to Ensure Regional Security without US Interference

In a telephone conversation on Monday, Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi discussed the latest regional developments, a ceasefire in the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, and negotiations between Iran and the United States to end the war in the region.

Praising Oman for its responsible and principled stance on regional developments, particularly on the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran, Araqchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to preserving regional peace and stability through cooperation and participation of all regional countries, away from destructive US interference.

For his part, the Omani foreign minister welcomed Iran’s responsible approach in accepting the continuation of the ceasefire and entering the diplomatic process, expressing hope that peace and stability would return to the region as soon as possible.

On February 28, following the assassination of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and several military commanders, the US and Israel initiated a sweeping military campaign against Iran. In response, the Iranian Armed Forces executed a series of counterattacks over a span of 40 days, targeting American and Israeli military installations in the region and demonstrating their combat capabilities. Contrary to the expectations of a swift victory, the Iranian retaliations caused considerable damage to US and Israeli assets, prolonging the conflict and escalating tensions in the region.

In an attempt to ease hostilities, a two-week ceasefire was brokered on April 8, allowing for mediated negotiations to take place in Islamabad. Iran presented a ten-point plan during these discussions, which called for the withdrawal of US troops, the lifting of sanctions, and control over the key Strait of Hormuz. Despite engaging in 21 hours of intense talks with US negotiators in Pakistan, the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran without reaching an agreement, citing a lack of trust and the US’ political flip-flop.

Tasnim News Agency