Riyadh, July 9 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that military aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran poses a grave threat to the security and stability of the entire Middle East. His remarks came during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on July 8, part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Riyadh.
According to a statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Araghchi said that the actions of the “Zionist and American regimes” constitute a clear violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
“This military aggression has become a direct threat to the peace and security of West Asia,” the statement said.
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The Iranian diplomat praised what he called the “unified and firm stance” of regional countries in condemning the escalation, suggesting a growing consensus among Middle Eastern states on the need to resist Israeli expansionism and what Iran labels as apartheid policies.
Background: Escalation and Ceasefire
The latest conflict began on June 13, when Israel launched a military operation targeting Iran, reportedly striking nuclear-related facilities. Tehran retaliated less than 24 hours later. The United States joined the conflict nine days later, launching coordinated strikes on nuclear sites in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow.
On June 23, Iran responded with an attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East.
The escalation prompted international concern, but a ceasefire was announced on June 24, brokered with the involvement of then-U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that Tel Aviv and Tehran had agreed to halt further hostilities.
The meeting between Araghchi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize the region following months of heightened tensions and direct military confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
