Iran in no way bow to deprivation of its people's legal rights: Iranian President

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Iran in no way bow to deprivation of its people's legal rights: Iranian President

2025-07-20 14:55 Last Updated At：19:17

Iran will in no way bow to force, pressure, or the deprivation of its people's legal rights, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

During the phone conversation, the two leaders also talked about Iran's nuclear program, and the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.

Pezeshkian reiterated "the transparency and peaceful nature" of Iran's nuclear activities.

He stressed that Iran has always supported the promotion of peace, and has never sought war and insecurity.

In his talks, Pezeshkian also hailed the "historical, friendly and constructive" relations between Iran and Armenia, stressing that Iran's policy is to promote "constructive" interactions with all neighbors while respecting all states' territorial integrity.

The Armenian prime minister, for his part, extended condolences over the deaths of Iranian people in the Israeli attacks, condemning Israel's "aggressive" action.

He voiced his country's interest in expanding relations with Iran.

On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on several areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. Iran responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, causing casualties and damage.

After 12 days of fighting, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was reached on June 24.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.