Iran’s FM says Iran is ready for open conflict

2026-01-13 06:33:17

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that while Tehran does not want war, the country is better prepared for conflict than it was during last year’s 12-day war with Israel. His remarks follow repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily amid Iran’s ongoing domestic unrest.

Araghchi emphasized that Iran is also ready for negotiations, but only those that are fair, respectful, and based on mutual interests, rather than being dictated by outside powers.

The unrest began in late December as protests over the sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial and rising living costs, quickly spreading nationwide. Iranian authorities described violent elements among protesters as “terrorists” who attacked mosques, hospitals, and administrative buildings, causing hundreds of casualties. Tehran accused the US and Israel of playing a significant role in orchestrating the chaos, citing audio messages allegedly directing armed agents to target civilians and security forces.

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