“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports all effort leading to a peaceful solution of the conflict in Ukraine and is ready to play a role in restoring peace,” Raisi said.

Iran opposes both hegemony and submission to hegemony, and gives its backing of the right of all nations to self-determination, based on the fundamental principles of this country’s foreign policy, he added.

The president maintained that Tehran understands the security concerns stemming from several decades of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s expansion in Eastern Europe near Russian borders.

According to Raisi, all parties involved in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict should take seriously the protection of the integrity, property of citizens and observance of the principles of international and humanitarian law.

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