BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Tehran will
continue to defend itself, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas
Araghchi during a telephone conversation with Iraqi Foreign
Minister Fuad Hussein today, Trend reports.
During the telephone conversation, Iranian and Iraqi officials
exchanged views on the latest military developments in the
region.
Following the 2nd round of nuclear talks between Washington and
Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of
February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran
from land, sea, and air.
