Muscat [Oman], April 26 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and discussed the latest regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve regional crises, and bilateral relations, Press TV reported on Sunday.
According to the Iranian state broadcaster, the meeting took place at Al-Baraka Palace in Muscat. Araghchi briefed the Omani monarch on Iran’s perspective regarding recent developments in West Asia and efforts to address them.
He also expressed appreciation for Oman’s role in supporting dialogue and promoting initiatives aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region, particularly amid recent developments.
Press TV reported that Sultan Haitham outlined Oman’s approach to advancing mediation efforts to achieve sustainable political solutions and mitigate the impact of crises on regional populations.
The Sultan emphasized the importance of prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional issues, noting that such an approach would help strengthen the foundations of peace.
According to Press TV, Araghchi also shared Tehran’s “workable framework” with Pakistani mediators to permanently end the war against Iran during his visit to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, earlier on Sunday, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, or siege, Mehr News Agency reported.
During a phone call with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian criticized what he described as continued violations and coercive behavior by the United States during both negotiations and the ceasefire period, according to the report.
The Iranian President said actions related to Washington’s maritime restrictions on Iran constitute a breach of ceasefire understandings and are inconsistent with the United Nations Charter. He added that such measures, along with threatening rhetoric, have raised doubts about the United States’ commitment to diplomacy.
Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to defending its national security and warned of potential consequences of any renewed confrontation involving the United States and Israel for regional and global stability.
He also emphasized Iran’s intention to strengthen relations with neighboring countries, including those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, based on principles of good neighborliness and mutual respect. He expressed hope that regional states would work together to promote peace and security independent of external influence. (ANI)
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