Tehran, March 28 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Tehran remains firm in its commitment to defend its sovereignty against " unprovoked American-Israeli aggression", during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

"The principled views of the Islamic Republic in affirmation of defence of Iran's national rights and interests are completely clear," Araghchi stated on Friday as quoted by Press TV.

According to Press TV, Araghchi said the "aggression" has continued to target multiple locations, including civilian infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, historical and cultural sites, and residential areas.

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