Abbas Araghchi says resumption of war would not change Iran's policies

Iran says resumption of war would not change its stances left Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Image for representational purpose only) AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/olsuea/article71622960.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Iran_Russia__1121.jpg Vahid Salemi Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a news conference after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Iran's Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

To achieve peace and stability, the region must move towards complete absence of foreign forces, says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday (October 25, 2026) that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country's positions.

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The remarks come amid mounting U.S and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday (October 23, 2026) that Washington "may do another little Epic Fury," referring to the U.S-Israeli campaign on Iran that began on February 28.

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"Recently, there has been talk of a new war, but I am already thinking about the post-war period. Whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same," said Mr. Araghchi during a televised event in Tehran.

"They have already done so twice and have seen the results. If they want to try again, they know they will achieve no different outcome from those of the past," he added.

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.

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Iran has 'lost complete control' of Hormuz Strait: Rubio

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"The Straits of Hormuz are open. There's almost as much oil flowing out now as there was before this conflict began. So they've lost complete control of the Straits," Mr. Rubio said

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

Their comments followed warnings by Iranian officials that undersea cables in the region could become targets in any renewed conflict if diplomacy with Washington collapses

Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026) after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz

These military flare-ups have lulled in recent weeks.

Iran has claimed control over Strait of Hormuz 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.

In response, the U.S has been maintaining a naval counter-blockade on Iranian ports.

In June, Iran agreed with the United States to a 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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Tehran has since called for a return to the accord to end the conflict.

"The current war has changed everything. We must accept that new realities are taking 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 Mr. Araghchi.

"To achieve peace and stability, our region must move towards the complete absence of foreign forces," he added.

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