Foreign Minister of Iran: The issue of good offices between the United States and Iran lies with the United States itself

On 24 July, in an interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Aragzi stated that there was no “lack of good offices” between Iran and the United States, which was at the heart of its policies and practices. Aragzi stressed that Iran would not yield to United States pressure, would not accept threats, pressure or coercion, and would continue to defend the interests of the Iranian people and related interests in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that Iran would continue to act until the legitimate goals and aspirations of the Iranian people were achieved。