Iran pushes ‘collective security mechanism’ for Persian Gulf states
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Tehran is ready for dialogue with Gulf neighbors to build collective security mechanism free from foreign military involvement
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran is prepared to engage in dialogue with Persian Gulf littoral states to establish a collective regional security mechanism based on cooperation among neighboring countries and free from foreign military involvement.
Araqchi made the remarks during a meeting with Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi in Baghdad on Sunday, according to Tasnim News Agency.
The foreign minister said Iran hopes recent regional developments will encourage countries in the Persian Gulf to work together on a comprehensive security architecture that includes all regional states and addresses security, economic and development issues without the involvement of extra-regional military powers.
Araqchi cited the recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran as affecting the entire region.
He also said Iran had taken a responsible approach by participating in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, while accusing the United States of violating its commitments and repeatedly breaching the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The foreign minister emphasized the need for a consensus-based regional security framework that would ensure lasting peace and stability through cooperation among regional countries rather than foreign military intervention.
For his part, al-Aboudi highlighted the close ties between Iran and Iraq and praised Iran’s support for Iraq, particularly during the campaign against the Daesh militant group.
The two officials also discussed expanding bilateral cooperation on border security and reviewed implementation of the Iran-Iraq security cooperation agreement aimed at preventing terrorism and strengthening joint security efforts.
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