Speaking during a webinar on Tuesday with ambassadors and heads of Iran’s diplomatic missions in Eastern European countries, Araghchi reviewed recent domestic and international developments.

During the session, Araghchi highlighted the role of law enforcement and security forces in maintaining public order following the recent riots.

Foreign-backed armed rioters and terrorists hijacked peaceful, sporadic protests over economic grievances on January 8 and 9.

The violence, encouraged openly by the US and the Israeli regime, resulted in extensive damage to public and private property, with widespread destruction of shops, government institutions, public service facilities, and the killing of hundreds of civilians and security forces.

Iranian authorities have confirmed that American and Israeli spy agencies were directly involved, providing funding, training, and media support to rioters and armed terrorists acting on the streets.

The Iranian minister also criticized foreign interference in Iran’s internal affairs and characterized recent attacks as part of broader efforts to undermine the country’s security.

Araghchi further commented on recent developments at the UN Human Rights Council, stating that negative and abstention votes on an Iran-related resolution reflected a lack of consensus around Western double standards.

The UNHRC adopted a resolution that extended the mandate of the so-called Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Iran for two years, and the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran for one year.

The resolution also called for an urgent investigation by the Fact-Finding Mission, in the context of what it claimed to be crackdown in Iran.

The resolution was adopted by a vote of 25 in favor, seven against, and 14 abstentions.

“Iran’s diplomatic missions must convey to the international community an accurate and realistic picture of the terrorist nature of the recent attacks against the country’s security and territorial integrity,” Araghchi said.

The meeting also focused on various aspects of Iran’s relations with Eastern European states, the provision of consular services to Iranian nationals living in the region, and an assessment of current internal and external developments affecting the country.

Ambassadors and heads of missions participating in the webinar also presented reports on steps taken to enhance bilateral relations with Eastern European countries across various sectors.