Iran's message for regional neighbours, Macron in Cyprus to discuss regional security

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also repeated the Iran's position that the country has a right to defend itself against

the U.S. Israeli attacks. He also had this message for Iran's regional neighbours.

During the past few days, it has become clear that the presence of the U.S. military in

the region was never a reason for peace or stability within the region. On the contrary,

it is a direct cause of insecurity, instability, and above all disputes among the regional

countries. History will remember that during the Holy month of Ramadan, the territories

of many of the neighbouring Arab and Muslim countries were used to initiate attacks against

an Islamic country, which is Iran. The United States turned a blind eye to the interests

of these countries. All they are aiming to achieve is to serve the interests of the

Zionist entity without any respects for the stability and security of these regional

countries, and I hope that those countries have learnt the lesson. At the same time,

we request the neighbouring countries not to allow the territories to be used by the

United States or the Zionist entity to initiate any assault on Iran.

French President Minwan and Mani Macron has arrived in Cyprus to discuss regional security

following these recent drone incursions on the island.

Mani Macron will meet both the Cypriot President and the Greek Prime Minister.

France also deployed warships to the Mediterranean as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and

as its second week. The Iranian foreign ministry has denied responsibility for the drone incidents.

Meanwhile, Turkey's defence ministry says it will not hesitate to act if it is airspace

or land threatened. The comments come after a missile was downed in the statement. The

ministry said, a ballistic missile launched from Iran and detected heading towards Turkey

was intercepted and neutralised by NATO air and missile defence systems. No casualties

or damage were reported. Turkish institutions began monitoring the incident immediately.

Ankara emphasised its capability and determination to protect national airspace and border security

while warning that further escalation in the region must be avoided.

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