Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the UN Secretary-General that Tehran will strike US regional bases if attacked, blaming Washington and Israel for recent aggressions and Gulf navigation issues.
In a recent telephone conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued stern warnings regarding potential military retaliation and demanded international condemnation of recent strikes on Iranian territory. The statements were widely reported on March 9, 2026, by واحد عراق, an Iraqi news channel that regularly covers Iran-aligned regional developments, alongside parallel coverage from the prominent Qatari pan-Arab broadcaster قناة الجزيرة.
During the call, Araghchi emphasized the necessity for the international community to condemn the targeting of civilian locations within Iran. The Iranian top diplomat further stressed Tehran's "inherent right to defend itself" in the face of what he described as a war imposed upon the nation.
Highlighting the risk of broader regional conflict, Araghchi explicitly clarified that Tehran has warned it will target all American military bases in the region if Iran is subjected to further attacks. He strongly criticized the United Nations' lack of response, asserting that the UN's silence regarding the "American-Zionist aggression" lays the groundwork for escalating tensions across the Middle East.
The Iranian Foreign Minister also addressed ongoing maritime disruptions, confirming that navigation problems in the Gulf waters are the direct result of "American aggressive measures," firmly shifting the blame for regional instability onto Washington.
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