When asked about Iran's consecutive absence from the conference, Kanaani criticized the organizers for deviating from the founding principles and transforming the platform into a forum for promoting divisive agendas.

In response to a question regarding why Iran as an emerging power and Russia were not invited to participate in the Munich Security Conference, the spokesman said: This is a big scandal for a conference that claims to support international order and security. Inviting such people is interfering in the internal affairs of a country that has played an ...