Iran harbors no hostile attitude or animosity toward its neighboring countries, stated Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, Chief Justice and head of Iran’s judiciary. The statement was reported on Friday (July 24) by the Pakistani news outlet Dawn News.
He made these remarks during a bilateral meeting in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Jayashi.
Mohseni-Eje’i stated:
“We have always provided support to our neighboring nations. Whenever they faced disasters or critical situations, Iran stood by their side, and this spirit of cooperation and assistance will continue in the future.”
Clarification on Gulf Region Strikes
Clarifying recent military actions and strikes directed toward neighboring Gulf countries, the judicial chief claimed that Iran is not targeting any neighboring nations.
Specific Targets: Iran is exclusively launching retaliatory strikes aimed at identifying and neutralizing “the sources of US aggression” in the region.
Regional Security: He indicated that Tehran’s primary objective is not to breed hostility with neighbors, but rather to counter the security risks stemming from the military presence of the United States.
