Larijani makes clear to Swiss counterpart that Iran won't act passively in face of US threats

TABNAK, Jan. 16 - Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani made it clear that the Islamic Republic will not act passively in the face of the US’ rhetoric of military action.

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Date: 16 January 2026 - 12:57

In a telephone conversation on Thursday, Larijani and Switzerland’s national security adviser talked about the relationship between Tehran and Bern and the latest regional developments.

The top Iranian security official praised Switzerland for its constructive role in the resolution of tensions, highlighting the European country’s positive record in the peaceful settlement of crises.

Larijani stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has a favorable concept of Switzerland’s positive approach, stressing that Tehran will not remain passive in the face of the US’ threatening rhetoric, accordinf to Tasnim.

For his part, the Swiss official expressed his country’s complete readiness to play a constructive role in relieving tensions in the current situation