Iran’s foreign minister denies intentions of war with neighboring countries

Since the U.S. and Israel began attacks on Iran, the country has responded with missile and drone strikes across the region, hitting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran does not intend to declare war on its neighbors, emphasizing that the targets of their attacks are American military installations. He downplayed civilian casualties as “collateral damage” and dismissed U.S. claims about a closed Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strait remains open for passage.

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