Iran Sees No Enemies Among Neighboring Middle Eastern Countries - Foreign Minister
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states Iran's actions are targeted against the US, not neighboring Middle Eastern countries, with plans for post-conflict dialogue and trust restoration.
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Why It Matters
Iran's actions are perceived as responses to US policies in the region.
TEHRAN, July 26. /TASS/. Iran does not consider neighboring Middle Eastern countries to be enemies, with its actions directed exclusively against the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
"At the regional level, there is a general understanding that the actions Iran is taking are not driven by hostility toward the countries of the region, but are prompted by other reasons that all parties are aware of and understand," he said in an interview with the Iran newspaper.
Following the end of the conflict Tehran intends to engage in dialogue and "restore trust" with its neighbors, the minister noted.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran will initiate dialogue with at least one neighboring country within the next 6 months.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Specifics of planned dialogue with neighbors
