BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 14. Iran will defend
the country's security and sovereignty against any external
interference, the country's foreign minister, Seyyed Abbas
Araghchi, said in a phone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trend reports.
According to Araghchi, recent remarks made by U.S. officials
constitute a blatant interference in Iran's domestic affairs.
He further asserted that the recent wave of peaceful protests in
Iran had escalated into unrest and instability, largely due to the
involvement of certain individuals with foreign affiliations.
Nevertheless, he emphasized that the country has since returned to
a state of stability, owing to the vigilance of both its citizens
and law enforcement agencies.
During the discussions, the foreign ministers engaged in a
thorough exchange of perspectives on regional, international, and
bilateral matters.
Al Nahyan underscored the critical importance of ongoing
consultations between Iran, the UAE, and other regional
stakeholders, stressing the need for collective efforts to bolster
stability across the region.
The protests, which commenced in late December, were largely
fueled by a sharp depreciation of the national currency, mounting
inflation, and various other economic challenges. While reports of
casualties have surfaced, the precise numbers remain
unverified.
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