Iran rejects any shift in geopolitics of region, defense minister says
Iran’s Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, reiterated Tehran’s firm opposition to foreign intervention and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty during a high-level meeting with Armenia’s Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan, in Tehran on Tuesday.
The two officials discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and address shared concerns about regional security.
Nasirzadeh described Iran-Armenia relations as “deep, historical, and strategically significant,” while expressing appreciation for Armenia’s condemnation of US and Israeli aggressions against the Islamic Republic.
Reiterating Tehran’s long-standing security doctrine, the defence minister warned that Iran rejects any attempt to disturb the regional geopolitical balance.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran opposes any disruption of the regional geopolitical order,” he said, stressing that lasting stability can only be achieved through cooperation among neighboring states.
“External powers, whose interventions are driven by their own interests, pose a direct threat to regional stability.”
He also underscored the centrality of territorial integrity in Iran’s security posture.
“Iran will not tolerate any encroachment that jeopardizes the sovereignty of regional nations. While Iran does not seek conflict, it will respond decisively should war be imposed upon it.”
Reaffirming the importance of historical ties between the two countries, Papikyan stressed that Yerevan views stability in its southern neighbor as a strategic necessity.
“Armenia will never be a source of threat to its historical neighbor,” he said. “A stable Iran is fundamental to regional security.”
The talks in Tehran coincide with the resumption of indirect Iran-US negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, with Oman acting as a mediator.
The third round of the talks is scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.
The meeting comes amid a significant US military buildup across the region, including the deployment of carrier strike groups and advanced aircraft, a posture Iran has denounced as provocative.
Iran has reiterated that any aggression against its territory will elicit a strong and decisive response, reflecting its commitment to national defense and regional stability.
Nasirzadeh underscored the stance, stating: “Iran seeks peace and stability, yet remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty. Those who threaten our territorial integrity will face consequences they will not forget.”
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