Iran to use diplomatic potential to defend national interests, Araghchi says

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Tehran will employ its full diplomatic potential in defense of the country's national interests, according to a post he published on Instagram.

The statement came a day after Araghchi met with ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of international organizations based in Tehran. In the post, he described continued diplomatic consultations with foreign representatives as important for explaining Iran's positions and conveying an accurate account of developments.

Araghchi added that Iranian diplomacy will firmly pursue its course based on national principles, interests, and considerations. The remarks underscore the foreign ministry's emphasis on sustained engagement with diplomatic counterparts as part of its ongoing work.

The meeting with envoys and international organization representatives took place in Tehran on Sunday, a day before the minister's social media post. No further details about the content of those discussions were provided in the report.

According to Mehr News, the foreign minister's comments reflect Iran's stated approach of relying on diplomatic channels to advance and protect its national interests.