TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has actually provided a stark caution relating to the potential consequences of any military strike on Irans nuclear centers, particularly if such an attack is carried out by the United States or Israel.Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic during a see to Qatar, Araghchi made it clear that any assault on Irans nuclear facilities would set off a full-blown regional war, one that neither regional actors nor worldwide powers would want to see unfold.
If Irans nuclear facilities come under attack, the outcome will be an extensive war in the regionan permanent disaster, Araghchi mentioned on Friday.
The Iranian diplomat expressed apprehension that Washington would support such an operation, stating, I question the Americans will make such a major miscalculation.
Nevertheless, he made it generously clear that Tehrans reaction would be swift and definitive in the event of an attack.
Unlike in the past, Iran will not postpone its action.
Our retaliation will be immediate and powerful, he cautioned.
Araghchi indicated previous Iranian retaliatory operationsTrue Promise I and IIin which Iran effectively targeted Israeli strategic places deep inside the occupied Palestinian areas with hundreds of ballistic and cruise missiles.
These strikes, he noted, were carried out with precision after careful deliberation, thinking about both domestic and regional aspects.
Irans nuclear abilities beyond physical sitesDespite concerns over a possible Israeli-American military strike, Araghchi minimized the effectiveness of such an attack, firmly insisting that Irans nuclear capabilities are not restricted to physical locations.
Our nuclear strength lies in the minds and knowledge of our scientists, not simply in physical centers, he highlighted.
This program can not be ruined by airstrikes.He likewise highlighted the highly protected and dispersed nature of Irans nuclear facilities, specifying, Our centers are not concentrated in a couple of places; they are spread out throughout many websites and are heavily fortified.Moreover, he suggested that even advanced airstrikes would struggle to permeate Irans advanced defense systems, making a successful attack highly unlikely.Iran committed to nuclear weapons-free doctrineAraghchi also declared Irans commitment to a nuclear weapons-free teaching, restating that Tehran has no intent of establishing nuclear arms.
Nuclear weapons have no location in Irans military doctrine, he specified, citing a fatwa (religious decree) by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that prohibits their advancement, belongings, or usage.
Nevertheless, he did acknowledge that Iran has the technical capability to build such weapons, however stressed, There is no political will to do so.Trust deficit remains in U.S.-Iran relations When asked about the potential for renewed settlements in between Iran and the United States, Araghchi painted a bleak image of diplomatic trust.
The history of U.S.-Iran relations is filled with hostility and skepticism, he said, pointing to Washingtons withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear arrangement in 2018 and the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020 as key examples of American aggression.
He likewise criticized the Biden administrations continuation of harsh financial sanctions.Despite these difficulties, Araghchi suggested that Washington * could take concrete actions to restore trust, such as unblocking Irans frozen properties worldwide.
Reconstructing trust is not easy.
The U.S.
needs to take real, favorable actions, and they know exactly what those actions are, he included.
Resistance is not weakeningTurning to the broader West Asia, Araghchi dealt with Israels continuous military actions against Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance groups, consisting of Hezbollah and Hamas.
He acknowledged the heavy losses suffered by these groups, including the martyrdom of Hezbollahs previous Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah and several high-ranking commanders.
Nevertheless, he dismissed the notion that these setbacks would damage the more comprehensive Resistance movement.
The Resistance is not disappearing, nor is it compromising, he asserted.
If anything, these occasions have actually been valuable experiences, and I am particular they will prove useful in the future.