Iran's FM says Tehran ready for dialogue based on mutual respect

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that his country will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure, but remains "ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and credible guarantees."



Araghchi made the remarks at the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, according to a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.



"Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation," he said.



Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to safe and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, noting the waterway was open before the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.