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Potential resumption of war with Israel, US will not change Iran's positions: Araghchi

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a potential new conflict with Israel and the United States would not alter Iran's stance or policies. Speaking on Sunday in Tehran, he emphasized Iran’s preparedness for another war but noted it would yield similar outcomes as previous conflicts. The current tension is set against the backdrop of a partial ceasefire agreement from April 8, which reduced military engagements though control over the Strait of Hormuz remains contested between Iran and the US. Araghchi also called for peace by advocating the removal of foreign forces from the region to stabilize it.
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As of October 25, 2026, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not alter Iran's positions. This declaration comes in response to increasing threats from both countries following the breakdown of a June agreement known as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. President Donald Trump had previously hinted at another military operation, referring to it as "another little Epic Fury," which echoes the start date of the previous conflict on February 28. Araghchi emphasized that Iran's policies remain unchanged regardless of whether war breaks out or not, citing past conflicts and their outcomes. The most recent ceasefire between Iran and the US was declared on April 8, though sporadic skirmishes have continued near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments.

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In June, Iran agreed with the United States to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, laying out a pathway to a permanent settlement of the conflict, only for the deal to later unravel as each side accused the other of violating it.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country’s positions. asserted
resumption → say → positions
The remarks come amid mounting US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington “may do another little Epic Fury,” referring to the US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28. uncertain
that → come → February
“Recently, there has been talk of a new war, but I am already thinking about the post-war period. asserted
I → think → period
Whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same,” said Araghchi during a televised event in Tehran. asserted
Araghchi → be → Tehran
“They have already done so twice and have seen the results. asserted
They → do → results
If they want to try again, they know they will achieve no different outcome from those of the past. asserted
they → want → past
An April 8 ceasefire between Iran and the United States put an end to the most intense fighting, apart from sporadic exchanges of fire in and around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. asserted
ceasefire → put → supplies
These military flare-ups have lulled in recent weeks. asserted
ups → lull → weeks
Iran has claimed control over the strait since the outbreak of the war and has regularly targeted vessels that attempt crossing without its authorisation — moves strongly opposed by Washington and countries in the region. asserted
that → claim → region
In response, the US has been maintaining a naval counter-blockade on Iranian ports. asserted
US → maintain → ports
In June, Iran agreed with the United States to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, laying out a pathway to a permanent settlement of the conflict, only for the deal to later unravel as each side accused the other of violating it. asserted
side → agree → it
Tehran has since called for a return to the accord to end the conflict. “The current war has changed everything. asserted
war → call → everything
We must accept that new realities are taking hold. asserted
realities → accept → hold
Shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz will no longer be the same, and the management of the strait will no longer be the same,” said Araghchi. asserted
Araghchi → say → strait
“To achieve peace and stability, our region must move towards the complete absence of foreign forces.” asserted
region → achieve → forces
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