Rome, 30 June (LaPresse) – “We do not trust the enemy and we are ready to take action. Without a doubt, in the event of a breach of the ceasefire provisions, we will take the appropriate and necessary measures and responses.” This was stated by the acting Minister of Defence and Logistics of the Iranian Armed Forces, Seyed Majid Ebnolreza, during a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim. “Relations between Tehran and Washington are rooted in decades of mistrust and repeated hostile behaviour,” added Ebnolreza. Highlighting the importance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to global trade, the minister stated: “This region should not be exploited by non-regional countries, and the presence of foreign forces not only fails to create security but also increases misunderstandings, mistrust and insecurity.” The Iranian minister emphasised Tehran’s willingness to expand defence cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly Qatar: “We can discuss the development of regional security mechanisms, and the more military and defence cooperation between the two countries increases, the more mutual trust and collective security in the region will be strengthened.”
Iran, Tehran: ‘We will respond to any breach of the ceasefire’
Rome, 30 June (LaPresse) – “We do not trust the enemy and we are ready to take action. Without a doubt, in the event of a breach of the ceasefire provisions, we will take the appropriate and necessary measures and responses.” This was stated by the acting Minister of Defence and Logistics of the Iranian Armed Forces, Seyed Majid Ebnolreza, during a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim. “Relations between Tehran and Washington are rooted in decades of mistrust and repeated hostile behaviour,” added Ebnolreza. Highlighting the importance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to global trade, the minister stated: “This region should not be exploited by non-regional countries, and the presence of foreign forces not only fails to create security but also increases misunderstandings, mistrust and insecurity.” The Iranian minister emphasised Tehran’s willingness to expand defence cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly Qatar: “We can discuss the development of regional security mechanisms, and the more military and defence cooperation between the two countries increases, the more mutual trust and collective security in the region will be strengthened.”
