Iran Ready to Continue Missile Strikes on US, Israeli Targets if Necessary, Says Foreign Minister

Kathmandu. Iranian Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is fully prepared to continue missile attacks on American and Israeli military bases in West Asia as needed. Araghchi said that the attack by the US-Israeli side on Iran's missile installations failed to stop Iran's retaliation.

Araghchi commented that the United States and Israel have no 'practical end plan' and assessed it as a very dangerous step, noting that they are indiscriminately attacking and targeting residential areas, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.

Araghchi stated that the selection of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei shows the continuation of Iran's anti-US-Israeli policy and the country's stability. He also mentioned that the option of resuming talks with the US side is no longer on Iran's agenda, and they do not wish to restart negotiations due to past bitter experiences.

Araghchi explained the rise in global energy prices by linking it to the disruption in regional oil production and shipping caused by US-Israeli attacks, but he clarified that Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz and that navigation for ships remains normal.

On February 28, Iran immediately retaliated with its missile and drone systems after Israel and the US jointly attacked Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing senior military commanders and civilians, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This conflict has created a security crisis in the Middle East and has significantly impacted global oil supply and energy markets due to shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

These remarks by Araghchi come amid US President Donald Trump's claim this week that the 'joint US-Israeli attack will end soon,' which further clarified the hot situation of the conflict.