Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, a report is claiming that Russia and China are supporting Iran in such a way that it does not have a direct conflict with America and continues to increase its influence in the region. According to the report, the main objective of both the countries is to weaken America’s monopoly power in the world. However, how much truth is there in this claim? This was revealed by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ismail Baghai in an exclusive interview given to Republic Media Network’s Editor in Chief Arnab Goswami.
Arnab Goswami’s question- ‘Is Iran getting help in the war from Russia and China?’ Responding to this, Ismail Baghai said that we are not taking any intelligence or military assistance from Russia or China. He said, “The missiles and drones used by our army are completely made in Iran. In terms of defense, we are 100 percent dependent on its capabilities.”
However, he mentioned the strategic defense agreement with Russia but ruled out any active military help. Let us tell you that in some reports such claims are being made that Russia has sent S-400 missiles to AN-135 aircraft to Iran, which have also landed in Iran. However, Baghai rejected these reports outright.
‘America committed diplomatic betrayal’
Baghai revealed that Iran has received messages for mediation through Pakistan, but the US position is ‘not only clear but also unfair’. “We agreed to talks despite the US attack in June, but they betrayed diplomacy. Now we want this cycle not to be repeated,” he said. The whole world, including India, wants an end to the war, so he expressed his desire for peace, but warned that talks are not possible without an end to the bombings.
Iran’s aim is to make enemies repent
Iran, facing “unjust attacks” for the second time in the last nine months, said the two nuclear-armed nations had vandalized schools, hospitals and residential areas. Baghai denied having any message for Israel. Referring to Saddam Hussein’s eight-year war, he said, “We denied the claim of occupying Tehran. We will continue to fight for our land until the enemies repent of their aggression.” Iran wants regional peace, but is sure to stop the ‘vicious circle’.