Baghdad:Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has voiced Iran's potential opposition to a proposed resolution on Yemen at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) if the final text lacks fairness and balance. Iran's stance will be influenced by the wording of the resolution ultimately adopted.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi, speaking in Baghdad during the OIC's annual session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, stated that the resolutions had not yet been finalized, with the final statement still in draft form. Iranian officials have been working to ensure that Iran's views are adequately represented in the documents, noting that most resolutions repeated those of the previous year.

Araghchi highlighted that discussions on Yemen involved serious input from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran. Despite a draft resolution not being finalized, he emphasized that Iran expects fairness and balance in the final resolution. If these principles are not maintained, Iran will not join the consensus and will express its reservations.

The foreign minister noted that Saudi-aligned countries form a significant bloc within the OIC. However, Iran has conducted extensive consultations, aiming to articulate a fair solution. Araghchi expressed optimism that Iraq's new OIC presidency and the appointment of a new secretary-general could rejuvenate the organization. The meeting saw the attendance of about 20 foreign ministers, which Araghchi described as significant.

He also advocated for the OIC to play a constructive role in resolving disputes among Muslim nations and discussed this with Iraq's leadership and the new secretary-general. On negotiations with the U.S., Araghchi mentioned Iran's seven-day proposal remains open, pending Washington's response. Conditions met by the U.S. would lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming talks.

Araghchi assured that Iran would not succumb to threats, being better prepared for defense than in past conflicts, but remained open to diplomacy if it protected Iran's rights. He also called for broader relations with Lebanon, emphasizing that its domestic affairs should be decided internally.