Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza has held an important telephone conversation with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler amid the ongoing US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that the country will refrain from any action against neighboring countries provided their airspace, territory, or waters are not used as platforms for attacks on Iranian soil and people.

Turkey arrests two suspected spies on espionage charges, spying for the Israeli regime.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic is open to diplomacy to reduce tensions in the region, stressing that talk must be based on mutual respect and ensure Tehran’s legitimate rights.

Iran is prepared for both war and negotiations but will not accept imposed terms, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said amid continued US military threats.

Iran rejects threats and coercion and remains committed to dialogue, mutual respect and win-win diplomacy, President Masoud Pezeshkian said as Washington continues issuing military threats against Tehran.  

The Iranian foreign minister says he will exchange views with Turkish officials on critical challenges in West Asia and ways to address the issues.