Iran protests Turkish president’s ‘improper’ remarks

Iran has summoned Turkey's charge d’affaires to hear Tehran's protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “improper” remarks regarding the Islamic Republic.

Iran has summoned Turkey’s charge d’affaires to hear Tehran’s protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “improper” remarks regarding the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said on Sunday that following Erdogan’s recent remarks, Iran summoned the country’s charge d’affaires in the absence of the ambassador and demanded a “clear and convincing response.”

“The strategic approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the region and its ties with neighbors is based on peace, stability and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect,” Afkham said, adding, “We believe that cooperation between Iran and Turkey has the potential to achieve this goal.”

The Turkish president accused Iran on Thursday of “trying to dominate the region” and said Tehran’s efforts had begun annoying Ankara, as well as Saudi Arabia and Persian Gulf Arab countries.

Following Erdogan’s accusations, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged regional countries to act responsibly to help restore calm to the Middle East and called on the states which have adopted wrong policies to abandon their erroneous strategies.

“Those who have caused irreparable damage with their strategic mistakes and ambitious policies had better adopt responsible policies and tap into the existing potential to ensure tranquility and convergence in the region,” Zarif added.

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Emad Askarieh

Emad Askarieh has worked as a journalist since 2002. The main focus of his work is foreign policy and world diplomacy. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website.

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