Synopsis
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the nation's readiness to respond with immediate and decisive action against any attack on its nuclear facilities, warning against U.S. involvement in potential Israeli strikes. He clarified that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons but maintains its capability.Key Takeaways
- Iran will react immediately to nuclear threats.
- U.S. involvement in Israeli attacks is a grave mistake.
- Iran's nuclear program is domestically developed.
- Attacks won't destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- Iran maintains robust air defenses for facilities.
Tehran, Feb 1 (NationPress) Iran will respond with immediate and decisive action to any assault on its nuclear installations, warned Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
He cautioned that U.S. involvement in potential Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites would stand as one of the most significant historical errors, during an exclusive dialogue with Qatar's Al Jazeera TV network, addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threats of an attack and possible U.S. involvement.
In the interview broadcast late Friday, Araghchi emphasized that Iran's nuclear initiative is homegrown, with the nation successfully acquiring nuclear capabilities and technology through its own resources.
He stated, “Iran's nuclear program resides in the minds of Iranian scientists, not on the ground. Such a capability cannot be eradicated through bombings and airstrikes.”
Moreover, Araghchi pointed out that Iran's nuclear installations are distributed across multiple locations, making them extremely challenging and even nearly impossible to target via airstrikes, all while being safeguarded by robust air defenses.
“Unlike previous instances, should any attack occur against Iran's nuclear facilities, the nation's response will be immediate and decisive,” as reported by Xinhua news agency.
He warned that a strike would lead to an all-out war in the region, a catastrophe that neither regional nor global entities desire. “I doubt the Americans would make such a grave miscalculation,” he added.
Araghchi reiterated that Iran does not possess nuclear arms, nor are such weapons part of its military strategy, although the country has the capability to produce them but does not plan to do so. “We ensure our security through alternative methods and uphold that nuclear weapons are prohibited,” he concluded.
