The Iranian nation will never compromise on the national security of their homeland, reiterated Ali Akbar Velayati, international affairs senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mehr reports.

“The proud history of the powerful and ancient Iranian nation shows that these people will never allow any compromise on their national security,” Velayati wrote on X.

Last week, Velayati met and held talks with Vahan Kostanyan, Armenia's deputy foreign minister coordinating bilateral relations with Iran.

During the meeting, Velayati stressed that Iran cannot stand any moves against its security.

At the beginning of the meeting, Kostanyan gave an explanation and report on recent developments in the region and the negotiations held in Washington DC on August 8, emphasizing the need to maintain historical relations and good neighborliness between the two countries

“We are deeply committed to friendly relations with Iran and value these historical ties,” he added.

Velayati, for his part, welcomed the expansion of bilateral cooperation, adding that, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has always wanted lasting peace and security among its neighbors and, more than any other country, it emphasizes establishing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.”

Referring to Iran's practical measures for peace, the Iranian Supreme Leader's advisor added, "We have even sacrificed martyrs in this way; including the martyrdom of the families of a number of Iranian diplomats who died when a missile hit their plane during the Karabakh war [in 2020]. This record shows the Islamic Republic of Iran's serious determination to establish peace."

Ali Akbar Velayati continued to explain the principles of Iran's foreign policy, stressing that "the fate of the region should be decided solely by the countries of the region."