Iran's Foreign Minister Asserts Readiness for Prolonged Conflict Amidst Tensions
Iran wants no war, but ready to sustain it for long — foreign minister

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while Iran does not desire war with the United States and Israel, the country is prepared to sustain a long conflict if necessary. He emphasized Iran's improved military capabilities following recent hostilities, asserting that the nation did not initiate the conflict.
- 01Iran's military capabilities have reportedly improved since the recent 40-day conflict.
- 02Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran did not seek war but is ready to sustain it if necessary.
- 03The conflict escalated following a military operation launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
- 04Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by targeting sites in Israel and US military bases in the region.
- 05Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to vessels linked to the US, Israel, and their allies.
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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.
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The ongoing tensions and military readiness could affect regional stability and shipping routes.
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