TEHRAN Iran has unconditionally denied accusations resurfacing in Western media about its participation in assassination plots against American officials.Speaking at his weekly interview on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed these claims as part of a more comprehensive disinformation campaign orchestrated by media outlets with ties to the Israeli regime.
We have actually rejected all these accusations, Baqaei said, keeping in mind that particular figures in Western media obviously act as Svengalis, whispering unwarranted stories into the ears of decision-makers.
It is evident that these accusations are planned to create an unfavorable environment and influence the mindset of American policymakers.
Iran to take part in top-level ceremony for Hezbollah leaderIran has actually confirmed its participation at a senior level in the upcoming commemoration event for Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Baqaei stressed the significance of the occasion, calling it a very crucial event.
On Tuesday, a Hezbollah official revealed that delegations from 79 countries are expected to participate in the occasion, set up for February 23, honoring both Nasrallah and Executive Council Chief Sayyid Hashim Safieddine.Sheikh Ali Daher, the planner for the funeral procedures, explained the event as a day of celebration for the leader of the oppressed against the conceited and the martyr of mankind versus imperialism.
Nasrallah was assassinated on September 27, 2024, during an Israeli airstrike that leveled 6 residential structures in Beiruts Dahiyeh area.
The attack, involving 85 tons of dynamites, belonged to a week-long Israeli bombardment targeting different places in southern Lebanon and the capital.
Safieddine was similarly killed in an Israeli strike the following month.Due to security concerns, Hezbollah had actually at first delayed public funeral service ceremonies for both leaders, fearing more Israeli attacks.Iran-Lebanon flights: a matter of mutual interestBaqaei also addressed the current debate surrounding the cancellation of two Iranian flights to Lebanon.
He verified that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese equivalent Youssef Rajji had held discussions regarding the issue, worrying that the decision should be made separately without external interference.
Both sides agree that third parties need to not be permitted to influence this matter.
Talks will continue up until an affordable solution is reached, he stated, adding that Iran considers these flights a basic part of its strong bilateral relations with Lebanon.The cancellations, supposedly purchased by the Lebanese Roads Minister under Israeli pressure, have fueled speculation that Israel accused the flights of transferring funds to Hezbollah.
Both Iranian and Lebanese officials have declined such claims, emphasizing their commitment to solving the matter diplomatically.OIC to hold emergency situation meeting on Gaza crisisAmid rising concerns over a U.S.-Israeli strategy to by force move Palestinians from Gaza, Iran has called for an emergency conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers.
The meeting, anticipated within the next 2 weeks, will concentrate on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel, with U.S.
assistance, has actually waged a 15-month genocide however has actually stopped working to expel individuals of Gaza from their homeland, Baqaei asserted.
This forced moving plan is nothing except ethnic cleansing.
Former U.S.
President Donald Trump recently recommended resettling Gazans in neighboring Arab countries, consisting of Egypt and Jordan, while also proposing that the U.S.
could take over the area and transform it into a traveler destination.
The proposal has triggered international condemnation.Since January 19, a ceasefire and detainee exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas has actually temporarily paused hostilities in Gaza.
The dispute has currently resulted in over 48,260 deaths, predominantly women and children, leaving the Palestinian area in ruins.Iran condemns Israels actions in YemenCommenting on Yemens current military actions against Israel, Baqaei reaffirmed Irans position that such measures are warranted in defense of Palestine.
Those who have actually opposed the genocide in Gaza from the beginning are concerned with regional security and stability, he stated, declining allegations against Yemen and repeating that the Israeli profession remains the source of ongoing tensions.Israeli risks against Iran violate international lawIran has likewise condemned Israels continued risks versus Tehran, calling them an outright infraction of worldwide law and the United Nations Charter.
Baqaei insisted that Israel needs to be held responsible for its aggressive rhetoric.
Our reaction to Israel is clear: they can refrain from doing a damn thing, he said, dismissing the risks as empty provocations.Iran requires speedy end to Ukraine warAddressing ongoing diplomatic talks between Russia and the United States concerning Ukraine, Baqaei repeated Irans support for any initiative that leads to a serene resolution.
We hope this dispute ends as quickly as possible.
Iran supports any development that adds to ending the war and stopping further bloodshed, he stated.Irans nuclear program in compliance with global agreementsFollowing restored allegations by Israel and the U.S.
versus Irans nuclear activities, Baqaei reaffirmed that Tehrans program remains peaceful and fully compliant with the Safeguards Agreement and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Everything within Irans nuclear program lines up with our rights under global law, he stated.Additionally, Baqaei verified ongoing consultations with Russia relating to upcoming U.S.-Russia talks on Irans nuclear program.
He kept in mind that as an irreversible member of the UN Security Council, Russia has actually positioned Irans nuclear issue on its program and continues to engage in diplomatic discussions with Tehran.