Iran FM: Terrorism in West Asia and Africa is result of foreign meddling

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated that terrorism in West Asia and Africa is a consequence of involvement
by non-regional states.In a joint news conference with his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop on Tuesday in Bamako, Amir Abdollahian remarked
sanctions against Iran.He said "history has shown that the U.S.'s sanctions have failed" despite the fact that "Iran has been subject to
draconian American sanctions for years."After pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), often known as the Iran nuclear
adding that Tehran prioritizes collaboration with the African country in the diplomatic sphere in the areas of defense, education, and
economics.The two countries are determined to deepen their connections, he said, adding "we have a clear plan for the bilateral relations."
He cited his visit to Mali as evidence of Iran's particular focus on the two nations' ties.The trip, the first to Mali and the African
continent by Amir Abdollahian as foreign minister, included a meeting of the nations' joint economic mission, where the two sides decided to
increase their cooperation in areas like economy, including digital economy, transportation, rail travel, housing, urban development, and
culture.The Malian official, for his part, called the use of sanctions a catastrophic policy, adding that it was inappropriate to deploy
penalties in place of dialogue.Diop stated that it was in both countries' best interests to work together to combat foreign meddling in