Tehran – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi calls Israel “the single biggest threat to regional peace,” citing nuclear weapons and aggressive regional policies as the root causes of Western Asia’s instability.
In the fourth round of the Iran-Arab dialogue in Doha on Saturday, Aragut denounced the Israeli regime’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and its expansionist agenda, accusing him of pursuing a policy of eliminating the massacre against the Palestinians.
“The existence of a Zionist regime remains the most serious threat to regional peace,” he said. “Their occupation, apartheid and undeclared nuclear policies put the entire region at risk, but American supporters continue to conspire in these crimes.”
He dismissed the two states’ solutions as “myths” used to slow justice, noting that even Israeli officials no longer pretend to support the framework.
In the same speech, Aragut criticized Western countries for what he described as an “unacceptable double standard” for nuclear proliferation. He said Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy programme is facing constant pressure and accusations, but Israel’s nuclear weapons are being ignored.
“Iran is committed to an international non-proliferation regime and has never sought weapons of mass destruction,” Aragut said. “However, the West continues to target Iran with sanctions and political pressure, while still remaining silent about Iran’s nuclear stockpile.”
He reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear program was completely peaceful and verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling the country the “most assumed member” of the UN’s nuclear watchdog.
“If the goal is to ensure that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, that has already been achieved,” he said. “However, if its purpose is to deny Iran its legitimate rights or impose unrealistic demands, Iran will never surrender.”
He stressed that Iran’s rights to peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment, are unnegotiable.
The conference, held jointly by the Al Jazeera Studies for Study Center and the Iran Strategic Council on Diplomacy, brought together senior officials, researchers and policy experts to address the region’s most urgent challenges.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Araguchi met with Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulman al-Thani. The two discussed bilateral relations, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and ongoing regional development.
Both pastors have expressed serious concern over the Israeli regime’s two-year attack on Gaza and its continued lockdown, which hinders the supply of essential food and medical supplies. They called for urgent regional cooperation to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.
Araguchi also updated Qatari’s counterparts on the latest developments in Iran-US negotiations, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and regional involvement.
“Prosperity in our region” and Araguchi said, “It will come not from control, but from cooperation, mutual respect, and the success of the entire region.”
Iran and the US held their fourth round of nuclear talks on Sunday in Oman-born Muscat.
The parties have expressed their satisfaction with the way negotiations are underway so far, celebrating the consultations “going forward” and “going forward.”