FILE PHOTO: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks as he meets with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad/File PhotoSource: REUTERS
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned against a potential Israeli attack on Iran, stating that its nuclear program “cannot be destroyed through military operations.”
In an exclusive interview with AFP at the Iranian consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear activities remain for civilian purposes.
“Iran’s nuclear technology is in the minds of our scientists—it cannot be bombed,” Araghchi said. He also emphasized that Iran’s nuclear facilities are dispersed and well-protected.
Addressing concerns over regional conflict, Araghchi accused Israel of seeking to draw the U.S. into war.
“If an attack happens, it could ignite a widespread fire in the region. This is precisely Israel’s plan to entangle America in a war, where it is extremely vulnerable,” he warned in an exclusive interview with the AFP.
Regarding Syria, Araghchi stated that Iran is closely monitoring the situation and remains open to diplomatic engagement, emphasising the need for the right conditions.
