TEHRAN, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has exchanged views with his Saudi, Iraqi and South Korean counterparts on his country's ceasefire with the United States and Israel.
In separate phone calls, Araghchi briefed Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the latest regional developments following the announcement of the ceasefire, according to statements released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday.
He highlighted Iran's responsible approach in accepting the intermediaries' ceasefire proposal, stressing that the United States launched "military aggressions" against Iran two times in the middle of nuclear negotiations over the past months.
Araghchi said the United States has been acting in violation of its commitments, while diplomacy and negotiation have not yet taken form.
Araghchi called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire as a basis for a complete end to the war on all fronts, adding, "If the other side adheres to its commitments during the ceasefire period, safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible in coordination with the Iranian armed forces and while taking into account the existing technical limitations."
He condemned Israel's recent "aggression" against Lebanon and the killing of hundreds of people, emphasizing that stopping Israel's "military aggression" against Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement.
Araghchi added Israel's attacks against Lebanon are "criminal actions to continue the war in the region and damage diplomacy," the consequences of which will be borne by the United States.
The Saudi foreign minister voiced his country's support for the ceasefire agreement and ongoing efforts to restore stability and security in West Asia, expressing hope that the truce would lay the groundwork for the complete cessation of the war and return of security and stability to the region.
The Iraqi foreign minister welcomed the cessation of the war as well as the U.S. and Israeli "military aggression" against Iran, hoping that the temporary ceasefire would result in a complete and irreversible end to the war as well as the establishment of peace and stability in the region.
While welcoming the announcement of the ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, the South Korean foreign minister emphasized the importance of halting military attacks across the region and ensuring lasting stability and security through ongoing negotiations and achieving tangible results.
A two-week ceasefire was announced early Wednesday by the United States and Iran. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would comply with the truce but would continue military operations in Lebanon. ■
