Araghchi says it’s not at war with Gulf neighbours
3/2/2026 10:37:29 PM
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is “not at war with regional countries” but it is with the United States after the country was attacked on Saturday.
Middle East nations must “pressure the US” over its actions against Iran, Araghchi added.
He accused the US of “betraying diplomacy” when it carried out air strikes alongside Israel despite ongoing negotiations to avoid a military confrontation.
Araghchi suggested US military bases – even if based in Gulf countries – are still legitimate targets.
“We’re not attacking our neighbours, we’re attacking US military bases,” he told state media. “US soldiers fleeing to hotels will not prevent them from being targeted.”
Middle East nations must “pressure the US” over its actions against Iran, Araghchi added.
He accused the US of “betraying diplomacy” when it carried out air strikes alongside Israel despite ongoing negotiations to avoid a military confrontation.
Araghchi suggested US military bases – even if based in Gulf countries – are still legitimate targets.
“We’re not attacking our neighbours, we’re attacking US military bases,” he told state media. “US soldiers fleeing to hotels will not prevent them from being targeted.”