Iran will not compromise on its national security, its sovereignty, says the official Tehran, Irana -. The deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNC), Ali Baghri Khani, says the Islamic Republic will not compromise on the defense of its national security and sovereignty. Bagri Kani made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday.
"Tehran's position regarding the protection of its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unchanged, and Iran will not compromise on these issues," he said.
Bagri Kani also condemned as an "unforgettable" war crime the illegal aggression of the US-Israel against Iran and the assassination of the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with his family members, and emphasized that such atrocities must not be allowed to continue.
Emphasizing the consequences of protesting the war and the hegemonic ambitions of the United States, he said that a war against an entire civilization could not lead to victory and that such an approach would disrupt the world economy.
The official also said he spoke with the top Chinese diplomat in Tehran about diplomatic initiatives to end the war, and ways to strengthen ongoing security in the region.