Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Key Takeaways
- Afshin Parchizadeh said Tehran remained committed to friendly relations and cooperation with neighbouring countries.
- The Iranian diplomat thanked Moscow for its political support and described bilateral relations as stable and deep.
- Parchizadeh claimed around 4,000 Iranian civilians had been killed and more than 33 million people had registered to defend the country.
Iranian diplomat Afshin Parchizadeh says Tehran remains committed to friendly relations with neighbouring countries while strengthening diplomatic ties with Moscow.
Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful relations with neighbouring countries while expressing appreciation for Russia's political support following the US-Israeli strikes that began in February.
Speaking in Moscow on Wednesday, Afshin Parchizadeh, Minister-Counsellor at the Iranian Embassy in Russia, said Tehran had consistently prioritised regional cooperation and maintaining close ties with its neighbours.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always believed that it should be friendly with neighbouring countries and maintain close relations, and it has always tried to have very friendly relations with the countries of the region," he said.
Parchizadeh also thanked Moscow for its political backing, describing relations between Iran and Russia as stable and deeply established.
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His remarks came as the two countries continued strengthening diplomatic relations following the conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026.
Addressing the impact of the attacks, the Iranian diplomat claimed that approximately 4,000 civilians had been killed, including 220 children and 250 women.
He also said more than 33 million Iranians had registered to participate in defending the country against any further aggression.
Despite the conflict, Parchizadeh maintained that Iran's foreign policy remained focused on peaceful engagement with countries across the region.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always acted wisely and has always sought friendship, peace, and brotherhood with the countries of the region," Parchizadeh said.
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