TEHRAN, Oct 23 (NNN-ISNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, yesterday warned that, the region had turned into a “powder keg” and any miscalculation by Israel and its supporters could lead to “heavy and bitter” consequences for them.
He made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting South African Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, following their meeting in the Iranian capital, Tehran, earlier in the day, during which they discussed bilateral ties and regional issues.
Amir-Abdollahian criticised U.S. President, Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel and his announcement to supply a large number of weapons to Israel.
Turning to bilateral relations, the Iranian top diplomat highlighted the necessity to implement all previously signed agreements with South Africa. He added that, Iranian and South African officials at different levels would pay visits to each other’s country to further cooperation.
Pandor called for greater attention to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, and urged more activities and measures to stop the “injustice” against the Palestinian people, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Commenting on bilateral ties with Iran, she listed the favourable areas for cooperation as those of agriculture, energy and digital technology.
