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Iran Vows ‘Measured and Calculated’ Response to Israeli Attacks

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Israeli Attacks: Overview

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan for two-day talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
  • Araghchi stated that Iran will respond to the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military bases in a “well-measured and well-calculated” manner.
  • The two countries discussed a joint strategy to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians at the upcoming OIC summit in Tehran.

Iran’s Response to Israeli Strikes

  • Araghchi said Iran reserves its “inherent” right to “legitimately” respond to the Israeli strikes, in line with the UN Charter.
  • He accused the “Zionist regime” of spreading terrorism from Gaza to Lebanon, and criticized the international community for failing to halt Israel’s “genocide” of Palestinians.
  • Araghchi emphasized that Iran will respond to the Israeli attacks at an appropriate time and in a well-measured and calculated way.

Pakistan’s Stance on Israeli Aggression

  • Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s solidarity with the Iranian people and condemned the Israeli strikes as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law.
  • Dar affirmed Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian right to self-determination and called for addressing the issues of Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir through peaceful means, in line with UN resolutions.
  • He rejected the “propensity by occupying powers to equate the right of self-determination with terrorism,” describing it as a ploy to prolong occupation and apartheid policies.

Joint Strategy at OIC Summit to Address Israeli Aggression

  • Araghchi and Dar agreed to work on a joint strategy to be presented at the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Tehran.
  • The aim is to address the ongoing Israeli aggression and find ways to support the Palestinian cause.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties Amid Israeli Tensions

  • The two ministers discussed ways to enhance trade, energy cooperation, and border management between Iran and Pakistan.
  • They expressed commitment to exploring avenues for increased trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts.

Common Threat of Terrorism and Israeli Aggression

  • Araghchi and Dar agreed to collaborate in countering terrorism, which they described as a “common threat” to both nations.

Conclusion: Addressing Israeli Aggression through Cooperation

  • The visit by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Pakistan highlights the close cooperation between the two countries, particularly in responding to the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
  • The joint strategy to be presented at the OIC summit in Tehran is a significant step in addressing the regional tensions and supporting the Palestinian right to self-determination.

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