Tehran Warns Washington Against Military Action, Reaffirms Readiness to Respond and Pursue Diplomacy
mesoiraq - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States against taking any military action against his country, emphasizing Tehran's support for peace and diplomatic avenues to resolve outstanding disputes. In press statements, Araghchi clarified that any attack would be met with an Iranian response stronger than before, while also expressing his country's readiness to pursue diplomacy. He pointed out the failure of international attempts to isolate Iran, coinciding with the US Treasury Department's announcement of a complete halt to Iranian seaborne oil exports as part of an economic isolation policy. The minister concluded by asserting that Tehran prefers peace, calling on Washington to choose the path of wisdom, and warning that resorting to the military option will find Iran fully prepared.