Tehran, June 14 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the recent conflict involving the United States had demonstrated that "regional security cannot be based on eliminating or ignoring Iran", stressing that sustainable peace and stability in the Middle East require cooperation among all countries in the region.

Speaking at the second session of meetings with activists from Iran's popular organisations, Araghchi said the recent war had reshaped regional perceptions about Iran's role and influence.

"The experience of the recent war showed that regional security cannot be based on eliminating or ignoring Iran. The countries of the region have gradually come to the realisation that sustainable security, econ...