Iran Warns of "Irreparable Consequences" as Araghchi Reaffirms Readiness for Renewed Conflict

According to Saed News, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday declared that the Islamic Republic remains “fully prepared to counter any renewed act of aggression,” following a temporary halt in Israeli military actions against Iran. The statement was made during a phone conversation with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, as both diplomats discussed the aftermath of recent regional escalation.

Araghchi condemned what he described as “flagrant violations” of international law and the United Nations Charter by both the Zionist regime and the United States. He emphasized that their actions—particularly the breach of Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty—warrant international condemnation. He warned that ongoing silence in the face of these transgressions, including breaches of the non-proliferation regime and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, would lead to “irreparable consequences” for global peace and stability.

Referring to Israel’s military campaign, which he alleged was conducted in collusion with the United States during active Iran-U.S. negotiations, Araghchi called it a grave affront to diplomacy. He further pointed to continued Israeli impunity for what he termed “heinous crimes,” including genocide in Gaza, as a key driver of worsening insecurity in West Asia.

The Iranian response, Araghchi asserted, was a “legitimate exercise of the right to self-defense” under Article 51 of the UN Charter. He said Iran’s military operation was aimed at repelling aggression and defending peaceful nuclear infrastructure targeted by Israel and the U.S.

The Greek foreign minister, for his part, expressed condolences over Iranian casualties and voiced concern over the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He welcomed the current ceasefire and expressed hope for continued negotiations. Both ministers agreed to maintain ongoing diplomatic consultations.