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Baqaei hits back at Miliband over 'Iranian aggression' remarks

Middle East EyeBy Hilal Saki

Baqaei hits back at Miliband over 'Iranian aggression' remarks Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United Kingdom of reversing the roles of "aggressor and victim" after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he discussed "ending Iran's aggression, including in the Strait of Hormuz" with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a post on X, Baqaei said the regional turmoil stemmed from "unlawful interventions, including those backed or supported by Britain". He argued th…

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China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

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Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks on civilian facilities 'full-fledged war crimes'

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