Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the country is confident in its ability to counter a potential US ground invasion, following recent US-Israel strikes against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top security officials. Araghchi's remarks suggest that Iran is prepared for further confrontation and has not requested a ceasefire. The situation continues to escalate, with Iran undeterred by the recent attacks.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is prepared to confront a potential ground invasion by the US, NBC News reported Thursday. “No, we are waiting for them,” Araghchi said in a video interview when asked if he was afraid of a possible US ground invasion. “Because we are confident that we can confront them, and that would be a big disaster for them,” he said. His remarks came after US-Israel strikes against Iran began Feb. 28, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top security officials. Despite US and Israeli strikes across the country, Araghchi said Iran has not asked for a ceasefire. “We didn’t ask for a ceasefire even last time. In previous time, it was Israel who asked […]]]>

Iran ‘confident’ it can counter potential US ground invasion, says top diplomat

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