INTERNATIONAL — April 20, 2026

Araqchi Says Iran Will Use All Capacities to Preserve Its National Interests and Security

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi discussed regional developments and the Iran-US ceasefire in a phone call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. Araqchi criticized US threats to Iranian ports and ships, threatening statements, and unreasonable demands as signs of ill intent and lack of seriousness in diplomacy, while affirming Iran will use all capacities to protect its national interests and security.

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Araqchi Says Iran Will Use All Capacities to Preserve Its National Interests and Security
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar to discuss regional developments and the ceasefire between Iran and the United States. This discussion allowed the two sides to exchange views on the current situation in the area following the agreement on a ceasefire between the two countries.

During the phone call, Araqchi criticized what he saw as threats by the United States to Iranian ports and ships. He also condemned threatening statements and unreasonable demands that have been made. Araqchi told Dar that these actions and words are signs of ill intent from Washington and show a lack of seriousness when it comes to diplomatic endeavors.

Araqchi emphasized to his Pakistani colleague that Iran will use all capacities to preserve its national interests and security. By making this point, Araqchi made sure that the message of Iran's resolve is clearly communicated through the conversation with the Pakistani Foreign Minister.

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