Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that huge crowds participating in nationwide rallies marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution made it clear that their rights and dignity are not for sale.
In a post on his X account on Thursday, Araghchi stated that during the demonstrations on Wednesday, “millions of Iranians once again sent a clear message to the world that Iran’s rights and dignity are not for sale.”
He added that millions filled Iran’s streets to commemorate the 47th anniversary of what scholars describe as “the last great revolution of the 20th century.”
Millions of Iranians thronged our streets today to celebrate the 47th anniversary of what scholars call "The Last Great Revolution of the 20th Century".
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) February 11, 2026
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Araghchi noted that the decades following the Islamic Revolution have brought profound developments, particularly over the past 12 months.
“Over the last year alone, our people have been subjected to an unprecedented attack by two nuclear-armed regimes and then a massive terrorist operation; yet the Islamic Republic of Iran has always stood strong,” the top Iranian diplomat emphasized.
‘Israel’ launched an unprovoked attack in June 2025, just two days before the sixth round of Iran–US talks was scheduled to take place in Muscat. The United States also joined the aggression and struck Iranian nuclear sites.
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations against both the Israeli regime and the US, managed to halt the unlawful aggression, which had killed at least 1,064 people in the country.
Araghchi clarified that Iran’s resilience is rooted in reliance on its own people, not on foreign regimes.
He voiced optimism that the upcoming Persian New Year, beginning on March 21, would bring peace and tranquility, with dialogue triumphing over war.
The foreign minister reiterated Iran’s insistence on diplomacy, saying a deal on its peaceful nuclear program is possible “but only if fair and balanced.”
“To this end, Iran will not shy away from defending its sovereignty, whatever the cost,” he added.
On February 6, Iran and the United States held a new round of indirect nuclear negotiations in the Omani capital of Muscat. The talks came as the US had carried out a significant military buildup in the region, raising fears of a potential military confrontation with the Islamic Republic.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the United States on Thursday for a private meeting with President Donald Trump.
Following talks with Netanyahu on Wednesday, Trump said they had reached no “definitive” agreement on how to move forward with Iran, but insisted negotiations with Tehran would continue to see if a deal could be reached.
Prior to the meeting, Araghchi renewed Iran’s warning about the Israeli regime’s desire to drag the United States into another war against the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian foreign minister described Netanyahu as a “warmonger” who “doesn’t like” peace or diplomacy. “In the past two years, he has attacked seven countries in our region,” Araghchi said, noting that the last target was Qatar, “an ally of the US, a friend of the US and the West.”
Source: Press tv