Iran Warns US Against Choosing War, Says Its Forces Are Ready for Strong Retaliation

TEHRAN:Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a strong warning to Washington, saying the United States must make an immediate and clear choice between war and peace in the region.

He warned that if Washington chooses confrontation, Iran’s experienced and battle-ready forces are fully prepared to deliver a strong response.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, Araghchi said American voters had already delivered their verdict, and it was now time for the White House to make a sensible and independent decision.

He added that Iran’s two-day diplomatic and peace proposal remained on the table.

The Iranian foreign minister made it clear that positive and peaceful results could be achieved if the United States and its allies met the fundamental regional peace demands, including ending the war on all fronts.

However, he warned that if Washington chose to continue the war, it would face strong military action from Iran’s alert and battle-hardened forces.

### Araghchi Criticises US Policy Towards Israel

Araghchi also criticised the US president, saying that although he openly acknowledged growing American dissatisfaction with Israeli policies, he appeared unclear about the reasons behind public anger.

The Iranian foreign minister said the US president needed to address this contradiction and understand the concerns of American citizens.

He further claimed that ordinary Americans had become increasingly frustrated with Israel’s role in drawing the US administration into prolonged and seemingly endless wars.

According to Araghchi, American public opinion had grown increasingly opposed to this policy, while countries across the region were also unwilling to continue bearing the consequences of the destructive situation.

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