Iran calls for national dialogue, restraint in Egypt

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi says national dialogue is the only solution to the recent crisis in Egypt, urging all sides of the conflict to exercise restraint, Press TV reported. During his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Araqchi condemned the recent deadly incidents in Egypt and expressed regret over the death of a large number of Egyptian people over the past few days. The Iranian official called on all the concerned parties in Egypt to avoid further violence. Araqchi also urged respect for human rights, democratic principles and the legitimate demands of the people, as well as finding a solution based on national consensus and unity among the different groups in Egypt in order to maintain solidarity in the country.