Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Iran Warns US, Israel Against Fresh Attacks
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghachi, said that Iran does not want war with the United States or Israel but will respond if attacked.
He made these comments in Beirut, Lebanon.
He also said that Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program with the US, but only if the talks are respectful and not one-sided.
This comes after a recent conflict where Israel and the US attacked Iranian targets.
Araghachi warned that any new attacks would be met with the same strong response.
He is in Lebanon for a two-day visit to discuss these issues.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghachi stated Iran seeks no war with Israel or the United States but will respond to attacks.
Iran remains open to nuclear talks with the US, provided talks are based on mutual respect.
Araghachi's comments come amid concerns of potential Israeli attacks following a 12-day conflict in June.
The US and Israel carried out air strikes on Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities during the June conflict.
Araghachi's remarks were made during a two-day visit to Lebanon to underscore Iran's readiness to defend itself.
- Who
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghachi
- What
- Iran warns US and Israel against fresh attacks, expresses openness to nuclear talks
- When
- January 08, 2026
- Where
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Why
- To underscore Iran's readiness to defend itself and signal diplomatic engagement on its nuclear programme
- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Date
- January 08, 2026
- Speaker
- Abbas Araghachi (Iran's Foreign Minister)
- Conflict Duration
- 12-day conflict in June
- Casualties
- Several senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists
- Visit Duration
- Two-day visit to Lebanon