Iran says committed to diplomacy but acts in ‘self-defense' against Israel

TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday his country has remained committed to 'diplomacy' but will continue to act in 'self-defense' following Israel's surprise attack nearly a week ago.
'Iran solely acts in self-defense. Even in the face of the most outrageous aggression against our people, Iran has so far only retaliated against the Israeli regime and not those who are aiding and abetting it,' said Araghchi in a post on X.
'With the exception of the illegitimate, genocidal and occupying Israeli regime, we remain committed to diplomacy,' he added.

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