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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi affirmed Tehran's commitment to establishing relations based on mutual respect with all countries, including France, but stated it would take "serious and decisive measures" to defend its interests and affairs. During his meeting with French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in New York, Araqchi criticized France's interventionist stances towards Iran, stressing the necessity for its embassy to respect internal laws. He considered Paris's positions regarding regional developments, especially the "American and Israeli military aggression against Iran," unacceptable, accusing it of double standards in human rights issues. He also indicated his country's openness to developing relations with other nations based on mutual respect and common interests, while reaffirming Tehran's adherence to defending its national interests.
