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Iran rejects UK, GCC statement on nuclear talks

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman criticized Western countries for destabilizing the Gulf region in response to the UK-GCC statement about regional security.
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the latest statement from the meeting between the UK and members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. 

Saeed Khatibzadeh said, “Iran has always played a responsible role in reinforcing peace and stability in the region and based on this has called on the countries in the region for talks and cooperation.” He added, “Western countries, through the sale of modern arms to regional countries, are a significant factor in creating tension and causing human catastrophes in the region.” 

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