Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasised that while his country is prepared to defend itself against any mischief, it remains serious and steadfast in the pursuit of diplomacy, according to state news agency IRNA.

Araghchi has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China, where they discussed strategic cooperation and regional stability.

Addressing regional tensions, Iran’s top diplomat has condemned US and Israeli aggression during the war and lauded Beijing’s “principled stance against the violation of the UN Charter”.

“He (Aragchi) expressed hope that China’s upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council would curb international lawbreaking,” IRNA adds.