Iran says resumption of war would not change its stances
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that potential renewed military strikes by the United States and Israel would not alter Iran's core political stances. The remarks follow escalating tensions and threats of further conflict, despite a fragile ceasefire established earlier this year.
Why it matters
The ongoing volatility in the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant risk to global energy security and international maritime trade, as both sides threaten to escalate military operations.
Iran says resumption of war would not change its stances left Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Image for representational purpose only) AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/olsuea/article71622960.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Iran_Russia__1121.jpg Vahid Salemi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a news conference after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Iran's Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) To achieve peace and stability, the region must move towards complete absence of foreign forces, says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Tehran Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday (October 25, 2026) that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country's positions. Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S.
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