Iran’s acting defence minister says that although Iran has always sought peace and stability in the region, this peace “should not mean accepting illegitimate demands and imposing the will of the opposing side”, according to Fars news agency.

In a phone conversation with Malaysia’s defence minister, Ibn-i-Reza said that the continued aggressions by Israel was considered one of the primary factors of insecurity in the region.

The Malaysian defence minister, meanwhile, said that his country stood alongside Iran to help establish global peace and security.

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