BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 15. Iran will defend
its territory with all its might against all external threats,
relying on national support, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas
Araghchi said in a phone conversation with Saudi counterpart Faisal
Bin Farhan, Trend
reports.
According to him, the peaceful protests in Iran turned into
riots by organized terrorist groups on January 8-10. Foreign
interference in the internal affairs of countries results in the
emergence of various problems. International condemnation of
foreign interference in the internal affairs of countries in the
region is important.
The Saudi minister also expressed his concern about the negative
consequences of the increase in tension and the current situation
in the region and noted the importance of regional cooperation and
the use of diplomatic means to maintain peace there.
During the conversation, the foreign ministers of the two
countries exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional and
international issues and stressed the importance of joint efforts
and continuous consultations to maintain peace in the region.
The protests, which erupted in late December, were primarily
triggered by the sharp depreciation of the national currency,
escalating inflation, and various other economic hardships. While
casualty reports have been circulating, the exact figures remain
undisclosed.
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