Araghchi affirms Iran’s Right to Self-Defense, says it committed to Diplomacy

Araghchi stated Iran’s actions were in self-defense and reaffirmed that the country remains committed to diplomacy despite rising tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated on Thursday, June 19, that Tehran’s recent responses to Israel fall strictly within the framework of legitimate self-defense. He reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic has never sought war or the development of nuclear weapons.

In a message posted on X, Araghchi emphasized that even in the face of the most severe aggressions...