The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Swiss envoy, which protects the interests of the USA in Iran, over issuing the statement of the joint meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council members and the US, in which, in addition to baseless accusations against Iran, unacceptable claims against Iran's territorial sovereignty over the three Iranian islands were raised and the US administration also supported it, the IRNA reported on Friday.

The Chargé d'affaires of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran (in the absence of the ambassador) was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and he was informed of the strong protest and condemnation of the Islamic Republic regarding the ill-considered position and provocative actions of the US administration.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to defend its territorial integrity and protect its security and interests against any threats from the US administration in connection with the security of maritime and commercial shipping and will take the necessary measures in this regard to secure its national interests.

Based on its responsible and logical approach to maintain security and stability in the region, Iran will not allow the US to continue looting the wealth and resources of the region with the continuation of the Iran-phobic policy.