Araqchi, who is in Turkey to take part in a meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (O.I.C.), said on Saturday that the current situation is very difficult, however, solidarity among the Iranian people is very strong, and that the Armed Forces are showing commendable performance in their defense efforts.
The top diplomat also said that Iran’s attacks against the Israeli regime are based on exercising its legitimate right to self-defense in the face of Israel’s unprovoked aggression.
He made the comments on the sidelines of the O.I.C. meeting in Istanbul. Upon arrival in the city earlier on Saturday, Araqchi told reporters that the meeting was pre-planned, but a special session would also take place at the request of Iran.
Israel waged its war of aggression against Iran overnight on June 13, assassinating top military officials and several nuclear scientists in targeted strikes, and killing civilians in strikes on residential areas.
The Iranian Armed Forces have responded powerfully, striking key targets in Tel Aviv and Haifa, among others, as Israel continues it attacks against civilian areas and infrastructure in different parts of Iran.
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