Iran does not rule out war, stands ready for all scenarios, foreign minister says
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- Iran affirms its continued adherence to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), while noting that standard cooperation with the IAEA remains a distant prospect
- The foreign minister disclosed that monitored nuclear sites have been targeted, pointing out that the IAEA lacks inspection protocols for such circumstances
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran does not rule out any possibility regarding the outbreak of war and stands fully prepared for all scenarios, speaking in remarks broadcast by Al Jazeera.
Araghchi added that the country has modernized its arsenal, addressed technical and operational vulnerabilities, and tested new weaponry to place its armed forces at peak operational readiness.
He said that Iran remains a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and abides by its treaty obligations. However, he cautioned that returning to normal levels of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is "still very far off."
He disclosed that Iranian nuclear sites under international surveillance had previously been targeted, pointing out that the IAEA lacks established inspection protocols to handle such exceptional situations.
Addressing broader geopolitical and domestic strains, Araghchi acknowledged the economic pressures confronting the nation, but insisted that Tehran will neither surrender nor compromise its dignity.
He stated that the country will persevere through sustained resistance, relying on internal capabilities to navigate the current challenging phase.
