In a recent interview with Al Mayadeen TV, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed that Iran does not wish to resume hostilities with the United States and Israel, yet is fully prepared to sustain a prolonged conflict if required. He highlighted that Iran's military capabilities have significantly improved since the recent 40-day war, allowing the nation to effectively continue fighting as long as necessary. Araghchi emphasized that Iran did not initiate the conflict, which escalated after the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28, targeting major Iranian cities, including Tehran. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted retaliatory strikes against Israeli sites and US military bases across several countries in the region, including Bahrain and Iraq. Furthermore, Tehran has taken decisive action by closing the Strait of Hormuz to ships associated with the US, Israel, and their allies, signaling its readiness to defend its interests amidst rising tensions.