Iran: Regional countries should create a security mechanism away from external pressures

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi answered journalists' questions at the weekly press conference held in the capital Tehran.

Bekayi pointed out that Russia offered suggestions on strengthening collective security mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, and said:

"We support the basic principle that the security of the region should be based on the countries of the region, not on external actors who show that their only thought is to ensure the security of an aggressive and expansionist side. The countries of the region should create a security mechanism away from external pressures."

"The obstacle to the progress of negotiations is the excessive demands of the USA"

Stating that nuclear issues were not brought up during the meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Bekayi said that they did not hold negotiations with the USA on the nuclear issue.

Regarding the claims that the USA will target Mount Kazma, which is claimed to host Iran's underground nuclear facilities, and that Iran will ignore such an attack, Bekayi said, "Do you really believe this? We have shown in practice that we will not leave any blow unanswered." he said.

Bekayi, to a question about the latest status of the negotiations between the USA and Iran, said, "The obstacle to the progress of the negotiations is the excessive demands of the USA." he replied.

The headscarf issue in Azerbaijan

Regarding the headscarf issue in Azerbaijan, Bekayi said, "We hope that in a country with which we have good relations, this issue will be resolved in an environment based on understanding, respecting common values and the fundamental rights of the people." he said.

Evaluating the allegations that the border between Iran and Pakistan was closed, Bekayi said that the border was not closed, there were some technical problems on the Pakistani side and Iran's exports to Pakistan continued.

demonstrations in Europe

Making evaluations about the demonstrations held in Europe, especially in France, Bekayi pointed out that Europe and France had a share in the attacks of the USA and Israel against Iran and said:

"The root of the problem is the military aggression of the USA and the Zionist regime against Iran and the continuation of the naval blockade of Iran. The cause-effect relationship must be seen correctly."