Iran-China relations a choice, not compulsion: Deputy FM
| 12/February/2026 | 10:07
Baqaei wrote in a post his X account: "Today, the streets of Iran were the scene of a tangible representation of the relationship between the nation and the government."
He added: "The widespread presence of the people on February 11, in complex regional and international conditions, carries a clear message; emphasizing the continuation of public participation in determining the country's path and clarifying the fact that Iran makes its strategic decisions based on the national will and the people's wishes, not under the influence of foreign pressure and exaggeration."
Baqaei emphasized that this presence is a strategic asset for protecting Iran's authority, dignity, security, and national sovereignty./irna