The Iranian Foreign Minister accused the United States of installing the "law of the jungle" in the international arena.

The United States is trampling on international law and imposing the "law of the jungle" in an attempt to achieve a peace that benefits them exclusively. This opinion was expressed on December 17 by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

"According to Washington, those with more power believe that they can impose peace on others through coercion. This situation, in fact, reflects the law of the jungle, leading us to a world where the strong act at will, and the powerless are oppressed," the IRNA news agency quoted him as saying.

Araqchi explained that the United States dictates its terms to other countries because it "considers itself inviolable." He noted that such a policy allows them to achieve full freedom of action in the international arena.

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