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TEHRAN \u2013 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a warning about the potential fallout from any Israeli or American military strike on Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities, describing such an attack as a \u201cvery bad disaster\u201d for the entire West Asia.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Sky News in the Iranian capital, Araghchi emphasized that any assault on Iran’s nuclear sites would be met with an immediate and decisive response from Tehran.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I don\u2019t think they will do that crazy thing,\u201d he added, stressing that it would lead to a catastrophic scenario for the region. He underscored the seriousness of the threat, stating that the consequences would affect not only Iran but the entire West Asia.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s nuclear program has long been a point of contention on the international stage. In 2015, Iran sought to demonstrate the peaceful intent of its nuclear ambitions by entering the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with six world powers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, the United States’ unilateral withdrawal from the deal in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump, along with the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran, left the future of the agreement in doubt. Since then, Iran has gradually rolled back its commitments under the JCPOA, accusing other signatories of failing to honor their obligations.<\/p>\n
Despite the tumultuous history, Trump has recently suggested the possibility of negotiating a new deal with Iran, calling it “nice.” In response, Araghchi stated that while Iran is open to listening to Trump’s proposals, it would take much more than just words to rebuild trust and begin negotiations for a new agreement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe situation is different and much more difficult than the previous time,\u201d he said, highlighting that the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 deal has significantly impacted Iran\u2019s willingness to negotiate. He noted that the U.S. has yet to take concrete actions to regain Iran\u2019s confidence, with \u201cnice\u201d words falling short of meaningful diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Araghchi also took the opportunity to mock a proposal from Trump regarding the displacement of Palestinians. Trump had suggested that Palestinians could be moved to Egypt and Jordan as part of a broader strategy for resolving the Gaza conflict. Araghchi countered with a sarcastic proposal, suggesting that instead of expelling Palestinians, Israel should be relocated to Greenland\u2014an ironic reference to Trump\u2019s previous interest in acquiring the Danish territory. \u201cMy suggestion is something else,\u201d Araghchi quipped. \u201cInstead of Palestinians, try to expel Israelis, take them to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has caused widespread destruction and loss of life, has left nearly all of the 2.4 million residents displaced. Since Israel\u2019s deadly military campaign against Gaza began on October 7, 2023, over 47,000 Palestinians\u2014mainly women and children\u2014have lost their lives. In light of Israel\u2019s failure to achieve its wartime objectives, including the release of captives and the complete displacement of Gaza\u2019s population to neighboring Egypt, Israel accepted a ceasefire earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Araghchi also spoke about the resilience of Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance movements, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, in the face of Israeli aggression. He noted that while both groups had been significantly impacted by Israeli military actions, they continue to rebuild and maintain their ideological commitment. “This is a school of thought, an idea, a cause, an ideal that will always be there,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n