In a rare move, Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid Bin Salman visited Iran and met with top leaders of the Islamic Republic amidst growing threats of US and Israeli aggression.

Iran says instead of blaming it for the regional situation, the west must acknowledge Israel’s responsibility in regional unrest, the occupation and crimes against the Palestinians, and act against it.

On Tuesday Iran held a second round of trilateral negotiation with Russia and China in Moscow, apparently to chart out a common position on nuclear and other international issues.

Millions of people in over 900 Iranian cities and towns participated in rallies held in solidarity with the Palestinians facing Israeli occupation and genocide.

Iran claims its nuclear program has always been peaceful and has been subjected to the harshest inspection regime under the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran also condemned Israeli violation of the Gaza ceasefire in which over 400 people were killed on Tuesday, calling it “continued genocide” against the Palestinian people.

Iranian leadership has made it clear that US can not be taken seriously when, Trump instead of withdrawing existing unilateral sanctions, is busy making threats of “maximum pressure campaign”.

Both China and Iran have termed US sanctions illegal and a violation of its commitments under international law, demanding accountability of the US government.

Iranians paid homage to former Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, assassinated by Israel last year.

Iran has rejected Trump’s declarations saying he will take over Gaza and turn it into a “riviera of the Middle East” by expelling Palestinians.

Israel has repeatedly threatened to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with US support, while successive US administrations have expressed desires of regime change in the country

Iran seeks to revive JCPOA and criticizes nuclear-armed nations for modernizing and expanding their arsenals instead of pursuing disarmament.