INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has actually provided a stark caution relating to the potential consequences of any military
strike on Iran's nuclear centers, particularly if such an attack is carried out by the United States or Israel.Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic
during a see to Qatar, Araghchi made it clear that any assault on Iran's nuclear facilities would set off a full-blown regional war, one
that neither regional actors nor worldwide powers would want to see unfold
If Iran's nuclear facilities come under attack, the outcome will be an extensive war in the regionan permanent disaster, Araghchi mentioned
The Iranian diplomat expressed apprehension that Washington would support such an operation, stating, I question the Americans will make
such a major miscalculation
Nevertheless, he made it generously clear that Tehrans reaction would be swift and definitive in the event of an attack
Unlike in the past, Iran will not postpone its action
Our retaliation will be immediate and powerful, he cautioned
Araghchi indicated previous Iranian retaliatory operationsTrue Promise I and IIin which Iran effectively targeted Israeli strategic places
deep inside the occupied Palestinian areas with hundreds of ballistic and cruise missiles
These strikes, he noted, were carried out with precision after careful deliberation, thinking about both domestic and regional aspects
Iran's nuclear abilities beyond physical sitesDespite concerns over a possible Israeli-American military strike, Araghchi minimized the
effectiveness of such an attack, firmly insisting that Iran's nuclear capabilities are not restricted to physical locations
Our nuclear strength lies in the minds and knowledge of our scientists, not simply in physical centers, he highlighted
This program can not be ruined by airstrikes.He likewise highlighted the highly protected and dispersed nature of Iran's nuclear facilities,
specifying, Our centers are not concentrated in a couple of places; they are spread out throughout many websites and are heavily
fortified.Moreover, he suggested that even advanced airstrikes would struggle to permeate Iran's advanced defense systems, making a
successful attack highly unlikely.Iran committed to nuclear weapons-free doctrineAraghchi also declared Iran's commitment to a nuclear
weapons-free teaching, restating that Tehran has no intent of establishing nuclear arms
Nuclear weapons have no location in Iran's military doctrine, he specified, citing a fatwa (religious decree) by Leader of the Islamic
Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that prohibits their advancement, belongings, or usage
Nevertheless, he did acknowledge that Iran has the technical capability to build such weapons, however stressed, There is no political will
to do so.Trust deficit remains in United States -Iran relations When asked about the potential for renewed settlements in between Iran and
the United States, Araghchi painted a bleak image of diplomatic trust
The history of United States -Iran relations is filled with hostility and skepticism, he said, pointing to Washingtons withdrawal from the
2015 nuclear arrangement in 2018 and the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020 as key examples of American aggression
He likewise criticized the Biden administrations continuation of harsh financial sanctions.Despite these difficulties, Araghchi suggested
that Washington * could take concrete actions to restore trust, such as unblocking Iran's frozen properties worldwide
Reconstructing trust is not easy
The United States needs to take real, favorable actions, and they know exactly what those actions are, he included
Resistance is not weakeningTurning to the broader West Asia, Araghchi dealt with Israels continuous military actions against Palestinian and
Lebanese Resistance groups, consisting of Hezbollah and Hamas
He acknowledged the heavy losses suffered by these groups, including the martyrdom of Hezbollahs previous Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan
Nasrallah and several high-ranking commanders
Nevertheless, he dismissed the notion that these setbacks would damage the more comprehensive Resistance movement
The Resistance is not disappearing, nor is it compromising, he asserted
If anything, these occasions have actually been valuable experiences, and I am particular they will prove useful in the future.
