Iran's foreign minister is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey with the aim of fostering regional peace and stability, as announced by Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday. The spokesperson for the ministry stated that Abbas Araghchi's visits to these countries are part of Iran's efforts to engage with regional partners in addressing issues such as genocide, atrocity, and aggression.
The specific dates for the foreign minister's visits were not disclosed in the announcement.
Following Iran's recent significant missile attack on Israel, the country has been actively pursuing diplomatic channels with various Middle Eastern nations in an attempt to assess the potential for de-escalation and to seek protection in the event of Israeli retaliation, according to informed sources.
Iran's concerns primarily revolve around the uncertainty regarding the United States' ability to dissuade Israel from targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and oil installations. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have reportedly assured US officials that any response would be limited to military targets.
The repercussions of a strike on Iran's oil fields could lead to a surge in energy prices, while an attack on its nuclear sites might escalate into a full-scale regional conflict, a scenario that US President Joe Biden has been striving to prevent.
