Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for showing solidarity with Iran amid attacks by the United States and Israel. In a statement on Monday, Araghchi said he was deeply thankful for the \u201cfull support and solidarity\u201d extended by Pakistan\u2019s authorities and citizens to Iran and its people during this challenging period. Posting a message in Urdu on social media, the Iranian minister described Pakistan\u2019s support as a demonstration of strong backing for Iran\u2019s government and citizens in the face of \u201caggression by the US and the Zionist regime.\u201d Araghchi added that Pakistan\u2019s stance during this difficult time reflects the close relations and ongoing cooperation between the two countries. He reaffirmed Iran\u2019s commitment to defend its sovereignty and regional integrity with perseverance and reliance on God. Earlier, in an interview with US television channel CBS News, Araghchi clarified Iran\u2019s position on several key issues during the ongoing conflict, stating that Tehran has neither requested a ceasefire nor is currently seeking negotiations with the United States. In the interview, he also addressed the situation of American citizens detained in Iran, Iran\u2019s nuclear programme, and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi criticised US President Donald Trump, saying the current war is a choice made by the US and its president.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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