3/3 Earlier posts:
• Head, Caspian Sea Secretariat (2001–2003)
• Ambassador to Uzbekistan (2001–2003)
• Deputy Director, Second Commonwealth Dept. (1999–2001)
• Consul in Peshawar (1996–1999)
• Head of Research Office, MFA (1991–1996)
2/3 His senior roles in the MFA include:
• Deputy Minister for Administrative & Financial Affairs (2021–2024)
• Special Assistant to the FM for Strategic Affairs (2018–2021)
• Ambassador to Lebanon (2014–2018)
• Director, MFA Selection Board (2008–2011)
By now, the whole world should know that:
(1) Iran solely acts in self-defense. Even in the face of the most outrageous aggression against our people, Iran has so far only retaliated against the Israeli regime and not those who are aiding and abetting it. Just like Netanyahu manufactured this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be highly alarmed about increasing attempts by the failing Israeli regime to get others to bail it out and to expand the flames to the region and beyond.
(2) Iran has proven in action what it has always publicly committed itself to: we have never sought and will never seek nuclear weapons. If otherwise, what better pretext could we possibly need for developing those inhuman weapons than the current aggression by the region's only nuclear-armed regime?
(3) Iran will continue to exercise its right to self-defense, with pride and bravery, and we will make the aggressor regret and pay for its grave error.
(4) With the exception of the illegitimate, genocidal and occupying Israeli regime, we remain committed to diplomacy. As before, we are serious and forward-looking in our outlook.
#WATCH | Delhi: On EAM Dr S Jaishankar’s recent conversation with Iranian FM and India's role in the Israel-Iran conflict, Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Mohammad Javad Hosseini, says "After starting these military attacks, they had a conversation and Iran expected from friendly countries like India, to condemn these aggressions. Because the aggression by itself is a violation of international law. Nobody can make an excuse to attack other countries because even if there is an imminent threat, they should have the proof, Israel didn't have..."
#WATCH | Delhi: "No comments" says Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Mohammad Javad Hosseini on being asked about statements coming from Iranian officials that Pakistan assured Iran that if Israel uses nuclear missiles, Pakistan will retaliate (Note: Pakistan has denied these claims)
#WATCH | Delhi: On US-Iran nuclear deal and US President Donald Trump's role in the Iran-Israel conflict, Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Mohammad Javad Hosseini, says "We were at the negotiating table. It was America that gave the green light to the Israelis to have these military attacks against Iran. They have made a lot of accusations, but there was no proof... We are still at the negotiation table, but nobody can force us to do whatever they want. They cannot tell us to stop or continue the war, or defend ourselves. We hope that America doesn't enter into this conflict because it would be to the benefit of none of the players in the region..."
#WATCH | "I hope it would not use this one" says Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Mohammad Javad Hosseini on being asked about Asim Munir's meeting with Trump and the possibility that Pakistan airspace and airbases could be used for operations against Iran.
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Iran-Israel conflict, Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Mohammad Javad Hosseini, says "... The truth is that since 13th June, we were attacked by the Israeli regime in an aggression which is a flagrant violation of international law and a violation of the sovereignty of an independent state. It was highly expected that the free nations would condemn such aggression, a blatant international law violation. We are in a position to defend our people, our government, our country in the best way. We have shown that we are able and we will continue because we are under attack and we have to defend...Our retaliatory action is based on self-defence, which is enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which gives us this power to defend our people. The Israeli government and the Israeli officials officially announced some threats against Iranian high-ranking officials. They assassinated some of the Iranian military officials, which is totally against any regulations..."
@DrSJaishankar as you mentioned 6 days ago, the current situation in Iran follows the same pattern. There is no Iran against Israel. It is IRAN against Terrorism.
And as you know it covers the states who supported Israel.
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