Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that an end to the ongoing conflict in the region hinges on guarantees that attacks will not be repeated, along with compensation for damages incurred.
In an interview with the Arabic newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Araghchi emphasized that Tehran is ready to establish a joint investigative committee with regional countries to examine attacks on regional targets.
He clarified that Iran’s military operations have focused exclusively on U.S. bases and interests, and that no civilian or residential areas in neighboring countries have been targeted.
Araghchi also suggested that attacks on civilian targets in Arab nations may have been carried out by Israel to strain relations between those countries and Iran.
Araghchi highlighted that the United States has developed a drone system similar to Iran’s Shahed drones, called “Lucas,” which has reportedly been used to strike targets in the region.
He warned that any attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure would prompt retaliatory strikes against American companies’ facilities in the area.
While no concrete peace initiative has yet been presented, Araghchi expressed Tehran’s openness to any regional proposals that could lead to a just resolution of the conflict.
Addressing concerns about Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, he said any attempt to occupy it would be “an even greater mistake than attacking it.”
Regarding maritime security, Araghchi affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations, “except for American vessels and their allies.”
He also dismissed claims about the health of Iran’s supreme leader, confirming that he is “in full health” and actively managing the situation, countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Mojtaba Khamenei.
