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Iran Rejects Indirect Talks with US Amid Israel's Continued Aggression

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has deemed it unjustifiable to continue indirect talks with the US while Israel's violent actions persist, state news agency IRNA reported. Araqchi accused Israel's attacks on Iranian cities and military sites of being backed by direct US support. He urged the EU and UN Security Council to condemn Israel's actions and hold it accountable. The Iranian foreign minister stated that his country would take countermeasures to protect its sovereignty, people, and security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has rejected the idea of continuing indirect talks with the US while Israel's aggression persists.
  • Araqchi accused Israel's attacks on Iranian cities and military sites of being backed by direct US support.
  • Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against Israel in response to its aggression.
  • The US and Iran were scheduled to hold a sixth round of indirect talks mediated by Oman on Sunday.
  • The EU has expressed regret and concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and is ready to support diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate the situation.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged the EU and UN Security Council to take a responsible stance in condemning Israel's actions and holding it accountable.
  • Araqchi mentioned the recent anti-Iran resolution by the IAEA as a pretext and justification for Israel's hostile actions.
  • The Iranian foreign minister stated that his country is resolved to take countermeasures to protect its national sovereignty, people, and security.

Statistics:

  • Israel launched strikes on Iranian cities, military sites, and nuclear facilities on Friday and continued the operation for a second day on Saturday.
  • Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Friday night.
  • The US and Iran were scheduled to hold a sixth round of indirect talks mediated by Oman on Sunday.
  • The EU has expressed a willingness to support diplomatic initiatives within the UN Security Council and other international platforms to de-escalate the situation.
  • Iran has accused the US of providing direct support to Israel's attacks.

Sources:

  • IRNA (Iranian state news agency)
  • EU's foreign policy chief's statement on regional tensions.

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