By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Iran, 27 December 2025 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland region, terming it a violation of the Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Baqaei described the controversial move as a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
He further underlined the principled position of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the necessity of preserving the national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, slamming what he described as a malicious move by the Zionist regime to destabilize regional countries and exacerbate insecurity in the Red Sea region and the Horn of Africa.
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Baqaei reaffirmed Iran's support for the firm stance taken by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the African Union on the issue and their condemnation of Israel's action.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called on the international community to take decisive action to neutralize Israel's threats to regional and global security.
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