Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country will not bow to pressure or threats and said that no issue related to Iran can be resolved through military means. Araghchi also called on BRICS countries to openly condemn the United States and Israel.
Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, the capital of India, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made remarks on regional tensions, pressure against Iran, and the international system.
According to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi said that Iran is prepared both to continue diplomacy and to defend itself. “We are ready to fight with all our capabilities to defend our freedom and territory, but we will also continue to support diplomacy,” he said.
‘We Will Not Bow to Any Pressure’
Araghchi stated that Iran would not surrender to threats or pressure, while emphasizing that the country remains open to dialogue based on mutual respect. “As I have repeatedly said, there can be no military solution to any issue concerning Iran,” he said.
Araghchi noted that the Iranian people do not want war, but added that the country’s armed forces are prepared for any possible external attack.
Claiming that Iran is a victim in the face of attacks by the United States and Israel, Araghchi argued that other countries are also facing similar pressure.
He criticized Western countries for what he described as their silence regarding violations of international law and acts he referred to as “state piracy,” saying such actions have gone unpunished. “This unjust order must be eliminated together,” the Iranian minister said.
Call to BRICS Countries
Araghchi also called on BRICS members and the international community to “openly condemn the unlawful aggression” of the United States and Israel against Iran.
The Iranian foreign minister further stated that concrete steps must be taken to prevent the politicization of international institutions and to stop war-driven policies.
Araghchi said that BRICS could play an important role in establishing a fairer, more balanced, and more humane global order, adding, “We need a system where power does not determine what is right.”