Baghdad Summit at a Crossroads; Convergence bridge or slogans station?

The Baghdad meeting and the presence of Iran's foreign minister, in the critical situation after the Ramadan war, is a test for the transition of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation from sloganeering to practical action. An opportunity to strengthen the convergence of Iran and Iraq, confront the aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime, defend Palestine and establish local, stable and independent security in the Islamic world.

Ambassador Arjan-International Group: The fifty-second meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be held in Baghdad on Saturday and Sunday, with the focus on "dialogue and solidarity as two essential pillars for promoting peace and sustainable development". An important meeting for Iraq, which wants to play a role in regional equations, as well as an opportunity to examine the rapid developments in the region and the world. In this context, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed a diplomatic delegation to Baghdad to explain the views and positions of Tehran and hold bilateral meetings with a number of foreign ministers of the participating countries. In the current situation, it is necessary for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to overcome sloganeering and prevent some members from playing in the field of opponents of the security and convergence of the Islamic world; Otherwise, its meetings will be nothing but repetition of diplomatic shows, fruitless speeches and periodic meetings.

interaction between Iran and Iraq; From neighborhood to strategic convergence

A part of Araghchi's trip should be evaluated in the framework of the two countries' efforts to comprehensively expand relations. The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, the common security threats imposed against Tehran and Baghdad, the necessity of developing economic cooperation, especially joint action against American coercion and sanctions, and paying attention to regional concerns, including the Palestinian issue, have provided important capacities for deepening the relations between the two countries. Taking advantage of the convergence between the elements of resistance to realize sustainable peace and security is also one of the other fields of cooperation; Capacities whose realization requires continuous interaction and comprehensive coordination. From this point of view, Araghchi's trip can be a step towards strengthening bilateral relations and pursuing common interests.

Iran's convergent initiative; A response to Tehran's claim of isolation

Iran has always emphasized on the unity and integrity of the Islamic world, along with maintaining the independence and freedom of action of Islamic countries, and has proposed several initiatives in this direction. From Tehran's point of view, Islamic convergence is realized when internal misunderstandings are resolved, joint political, economic, cultural and security capacities are strengthened and different forms of imposed terrorism and scientific apartheid are confronted. Confronting the Zionist regime, putting an end to compromises and hidden and open relations with this regime, and the withdrawal of foreigners from the region are also requirements for achieving local and sustainable security.

In the current sensitive situation, Iran's presence at the Baghdad Summit is an opportunity to explain these views and to continue Tehran's active diplomacy. At the same time, Iran's role in the Shanghai and BRICS summits, the meetings of the Commonwealth of Independent States and SICA, and other international forums, question the claim of Iran's isolation. These presences, in addition to strengthening the capacities to deal with a hybrid war, especially in the economic field, are also in clear conflict with Trump's claim to destroy Iran; Because the country about which such a claim is made is still playing a role in regional and global equations.

Ramadan war and Strait of Hormuz; The need to appreciate the security of Iran

The developments in the region after the Ramadan war have brought the Islamic world into a stage that makes it difficult to return to the past equations. Some Arab countries south of the Persian Gulf provided their land and space at the disposal of America and the Zionist regime to invade Iran; However, Tehran has emphasized on neighbor-oriented diplomacy and convergence and has considered its goals to be directed towards American-Zionist bases, interests and goals. In this context, Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz is also linked to the security development in line with the interests of the region and the Islamic world.

Based on this, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation should pay attention to Iran's role in preventing the repetition of aggressions and emphasizing the end of the war on all fronts, including in the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum. Islamic countries can also play a role in strengthening local security in the region by condemning the crimes of America and the Zionist regime.

the end of chanting; The real measure of the credibility of the Islamic organization

One cannot claim to support Palestine, but refrain from hosting the leaders of the Zionist regime in countries such as the UAE and the Republic of Azerbaijan and actions against other countries in the region; Just as supporting Trump's so-called peace council, given the concerns about the displacement of Gaza residents, is not compatible with the claim of defending Palestine.

Dialogue and solidarity have meaning when it serves the interests of Islamic countries and local security, not justifying submission to America and compromise with the Zionist regime. Investigating the occupation in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria, American aggression and the developments in Yemen and ending Saudi aggression against this country should be on the agenda. The Baghdad Summit will gain credibility when it deals with rooting out crises and misunderstandings, respecting the territorial integrity and independence of countries, and confronting occupation and aggression; Not to become a platform to justify them.

The latest developments in the Iran-US war, with an increase in maritime accidents in the Strait of Hormuz, reports about the fire of an oil tanker, and the escalation of conflicts in Yemen, have complicated the security outlook in the region. At the same time, Tehran emphasizes the necessity of changing Washington's approach in the negotiations, and diplomatic contacts between Iran, Egypt, Qatar and other regional players have continued to reduce tension.

The latest developments in the Iran-US war on Monday, October 20, 1405, indicate the continuation of Washington's response to Iran's 7-day plan and Tehran's emphasis on the conditions for returning to normal conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the IRGC has hit the third supertanker, Israeli officials have said that the war goals have not been achieved, and China has demanded to reduce tensions and resolve differences through dialogue.

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