Abbas Arakhchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in an interview with the "Al Jazeera" network, while emphasizing that "we did not start a war and only defended ourselves", warned against an escalation in tensions and said: "In my opinion, it is better that the countries of the region do not worry about a new war". "If a new war breaks out, it will unfortunately have consequences for the entire region." Referring to the targeting of US interests and facilities, he added: "We did not want and did not intend to attack the targets of our friends in the region, but we do not agree with American bases and targets and we will definitely attack them." "Unfortunately, some countries in the region even encouraged the Americans to attack Iran, but I hope they have learned the necessary lessons and will convince their friends in America not to start a new war, because in the event of an attack, we will have to defend ourselves and we will respond with strength and power."

Abbas Arakhchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in an interview with the "Al Jazeera" network, while emphasizing that "we did not start a war and only defended ourselves", warned against an escalation in tensions and said: "In my opinion, it is better that the countries of the region do not worry about a new war". "If a new war breaks out, it will unfortunately have consequences for the entire region." Referring to the targeting of US interests and facilities, he added: "We did not want and did not intend to attack the targets of our friends in the region, but we do not agree with American bases and targets and we will definitely attack them." "Unfortunately, some countries in the region even encouraged the Americans to attack Iran, but I hope they have learned the necessary lessons and will convince their friends in America not to start a new war, because in the event of an attack, we will have to defend ourselves and we will respond with strength and power."