Top commander: Iran considers diplomacy and negotiation the best way to solve problems

TEHRAN (Iran News)  Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces emphasized that Iran has proven to the world that it has never initiated war, and said that Iran considers diplomacy and negotiation to be the best way to solve problems.

Major General Mousavi made the remarks in a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tesivilev in Tehran on Thursday.

During the meeting, Major General Mousavi hailed Russia’s firm positions at the UN and IAEA during the recent 12-day imposed Israeli war.

Mousavi highlighted Russia’s “very firm and solid” stance at the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding the Israeli regime’s recent attacks on Iran.

He stressed that Iran has never been the initiator of war and that diplomacy remains the nation’s preferred approach for resolving disputes.

“The enemy used negotiations as a cover for deceit, ultimately initiating an imposed war against Iran. However, our armed forces responded decisively and powerfully to the United States and Israel,” Mousavi said.

Minister Tsivilev expressed condolences over the loss of Iranian commanders and scientists in Israeli attacks and voiced full support for enhancing joint commissions to strengthen cooperation. “Top commander”

Both officials underscored the urgent need for Iran and Russia to elevate their economic and defense collaborations to the highest levels, particularly in the context of severe Western sanctions.

During the meeting, Major General Mousavi hailed Russia’s firm positions at the UN and IAEA during the recent 12-day imposed Israeli war.

Mousavi highlighted Russia’s “very firm and solid” stance at the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding the Israeli regime’s recent attacks on Iran.

He stressed that Iran has never been the initiator of war and that diplomacy remains the nation’s preferred approach for resolving disputes.

“The enemy used negotiations as a cover for deceit, ultimately initiating an imposed war against Iran. However, our armed forces responded decisively and powerfully to the United States and Israel,” Mousavi said.

Minister Tsivilev expressed condolences over the loss of Iranian commanders and scientists in Israeli attacks and voiced full support for enhancing joint commissions to strengthen cooperation.