Zionists’ crimes at al-Aqsa Mosque continue on daily basis: FM

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has condemned Israel's frequent violations of the Palestinians’ rights and aggression against al-Aqsa Mosque.

Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a Thursday phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mikdad.

The FM vehemently condemned desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by the Zionist regime, saying, “We are witnessing Zionists crimes at al-Aqsa Mosque on a daily basis.”

Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope that on the occasion of International Quds Day, which will be marked on the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, Islamic governments and parliaments as well as all Muslim nations will send a powerful message in defense of Palestine and the holy al-Quds and to condemn Zionists’ acts of aggression.

The Syrian foreign minister, for his part, strongly condemned the Israeli crimes in the Palestinian territories and the desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, and praised the role and principled stance of the Iranian leadership as well as the government and people of Iran in supporting the Palestinian resistance.

FM: Iran, US continue to exchange messages through EU

Explaining on the situation of the negotiations in the Austrian capital to revive the 2015 landmark deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s top diplomat said the diplomatic path is working suitably and we have not drifted away from a good and lasting agreement.

“We continue to exchange messages with Americans through the European Union. In doing so, we have reiterated time and again that the Islamic Republic of Iran doesn’t care for excessive demands [put forth by the US], nor will it back down on its red lines,” Iran’s foreign minister said.

“The path of diplomacy works efficiently and we are not far from reaching a good and lasting agreement,” Amir-Abdollahian added.

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