Araghchi: We support Lebanon's effort to expel occupiers / Britain: We will give Ukraine 100,000 drones

Pars Today- Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran said, "We support all efforts of the Lebanese government and nation to expel occupiers by any means including diplomatic way."

According to Pars Today, quoting from Mehr news agency, Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, said during a news conference in Beirut on Tuesday, "God willing, we will continue our path in expansion of political and economic relations between Iran and Lebanon." Araghchi added, "The Islamic Republic of Iran completely supports the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and we seek relations which are based on mutual respect, mutual interests and non-interference in each other's domestic affairs."

He continued, "We condemn the occupation of parts of the Lebanese territory by the Zionist regime and support all endeavors of the Lebanese government and nation by any means, including diplomacy." The Iranian top diplomat stressed, "As for the reconstruction of Lebanon, the Iranian companies are ready to participate and if the Lebanese government is interested, it will be done by it." He made it clear, "We support national dialogue, national unity and national consensus in Lebanon and will back any decision which is made by Lebanese sects. These dialogues will be related to the Lebanese themselves and no foreign country is entitled to interfere."

Spanish writers: Zionist regime violates international rules

More than 400 Spanish writers accused the Zionist regime of violation of international rules and called for "immediate end" of this regime's attacks on Gaza. These writers, who are active in the field of the literature of children, teenagers and adults, announced in a joint statement, "We ask the international community to make effort for immediate termination of these unsparing attacks and stopping the trade of military equipment used against civilians."

European Council: Ceasefire should be settled in Gaza

António Costa, President of the European Council, described the situation in the Gaza Strip as catastrophic and emphasized halting of military attacks by the Zionist regime and settlement of ceasefire in the region. Costa wrote on X social network on Tuesday, "The conditions in Gaza are catastrophic. We ask Israel to completely lift the ban on sending humanitarian aid [to Gaza] and stop its military attacks." He added, "Immediate return to the ceasefire which leads to releasing of all captives and permanent termination of hostilities is necessary."

Ukraine: Russia has not responded to peace proposal

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, wrote on his page of X social network on Tuesday, "Ukraine's official conclusion after the second meeting in Istanbul is as the following: Russia has not answered our document which explains Ukraine's view on ending the war." Noting that, "We have called for the Russian response", Sybiha added, "Each day that passes in silence, proves that they are after continuation of war."

UK: We will give 100 thousand drones to Ukraine

British government announced on Wednesday that it has increased sending of UAVs to Ukraine and will give 100,000 of these equipment to Kiev till April 2026. According to the announcement of the British government, these drones worth £350 million ($473 million) are part of the £4.5 billion military supportive package for Ukraine.

Cuba: US hell-bent on tension

Deputy Director of the US division of the Cuban Foreign Ministry, Johana Tablada, accused Washington of escalation of tensions and trying to create military clash with Havana. Johana Tablada said at the Cuban embassy in Washington on Tuesday that the armed clash between the two countries during the Cold War era was not "a good idea". She stressed that the Donald Trump administration is intent to "tense up and cut our relations and, in my opinion, even create conditions for military confrontation if needed."

American party exits Gaza infiltration project under guise of humanitarian aid

The American paper, Washington Post, wrote that the American consulting company, "Boston Consulting Group" has exited the so-called "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" backed by the US and the Zionist regime. This foundation is accused of exploiting starvation as a means for causing internal clashes and spying among Palestinians.

Iran: We will respond to politicized conduct with nuclear program

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, said on Tuesday, "If the treatments with Iran's nuclear program are political in the upcoming meeting of the Board of Governors, the opposite side should not expect us to continue behaving with full self-restraint and without any reaction; but rather our behavior and policies will be compatible with their behavior."

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