BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 20.
Iran’s relations with Russia and China are based on mutual
interests, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MFA) Esmaeil Baghaei said during a press conference held in Tehran
on Tuesday.
This was stated in a statement by the Iranian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
"The Iranian side is not naive and is aware that all countries
pursue their own interests," he pointed out.
Baghaei noted that, at the same time, Iran has identified mutual
interests with both Russia and China. Certain contracts and
agreements exist with both nations.
The spokesperson affirmed that Iran remains committed to
advancing its relations with China, regardless of statements made
by other parties.
Speaking about the visit to Tehran by the Chief of the Pakistan
Armed Forces, General Syed Asim Munir, Baghaei added that exchanges
at various levels take place between Iran and Pakistan. Iran’s
relationship with Pakistan is of great importance. While some of
the interactions between the two countries touch upon matters
related to discussions between Iran and the U.S., the primary focus
remains on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
The next escalation in U.S.-Iranian relations began on July 8.
On that day, for the first time since the signing of the memorandum
between Washington and Tehran, U.S. forces launched a series of
strikes on Iranian territory, allegedly in response to an attack on
a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz. On the same day, U.S.
President Donald Trump announced the suspension of the ceasefire
with Iran. In response, Tehran began striking U.S. targets located
in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman. As a result
of the conflict, maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz came to a
standstill.
