INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
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
assistance, has actually waged a 15-month genocide however has actually stopped working to expel individuals of Gaza from their homeland,
This forced moving plan is nothing except ethnic cleansing
President Donald Trump recently recommended resettling Gazans in neighboring Arab countries, consisting of Egypt and Jordan, while also
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.
