Araghchi says recent riots organized to drag US into another war with Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says recent protests were derailed into violent riots and organized terrorist actions to provoke a new war by the United States against Iran.
Speaking by phone with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Vijitha Herath, on Monday, Araghchi discussed and exchanged views on the latest state of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.
Iran’s top diplomat said that peaceful protests by Iranians on January 8–9 were diverted into violent acts and terrorist operations, stressing the organized and terrorist nature of these actions, whose objective was to draw the US into another war against the Islamic Republic.
Araghchi also appreciated the Sri Lankan government’s support for Iran in the face of an anti-Tehran human rights resolution, describing it as a sign of Sri Lanka’s independent, balanced, and friendly approach toward Tehran.
Herath, for his part, referring to the pattern of US behavior toward independent countries, emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a friendly country, will remain committed to continuing and strengthening its relations with Iran despite certain foreign interventions.
The two sides also stressed the necessity of joint efforts to enhance relations between the two countries. They agreed to continue and expand bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economic and commercial sectors, and to maintain ongoing consultations and close coordination in international organizations and forums.
Foreign-instigated riots in Iran escalated on January 8 and continued for several days, following peaceful protests in Iranian bazaars and markets where traders called for government action to halt the devaluation of the Iranian rial.
The violence, encouraged openly by the Israeli regime and US President Donald Trump, resulted in extensive damage to public and private property, with widespread destruction of shops, government institutions, public service facilities, and the killing of thousands of civilians, including women and children, as well as security forces.
Iranian authorities have confirmed that US and Israeli spy agencies were directly involved, and provided funding, training, and media support to rioters and armed terrorists acting on the streets.
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