Muhammad Amanullah
Date: October 26, 2026
The True Post (Web News) —Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States and Israel against launching any new military action against Iran, saying Tehran would respond with its full strength to any further aggression. He also cautioned that lasting peace in the Middle East would remain impossible if war erupted in any country across the region.
Araghchi said Iran would not compromise on matters concerning its national security and defence and remained prepared to confront any new military threat. His remarks reflect Tehran’s continued emphasis on military preparedness amid concerns about a possible renewed confrontation with Washington and Tel Aviv.
Ghalibaf Warns Against Violations of Iran’s Sovereignty
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has also delivered a strong message to the United States, warning that any violation of Iran’s territorial integrity would provoke a response beyond what its adversaries could imagine.
Ghalibaf said Iran had emerged as an independent and powerful regional force and that foreign powers could not determine the country’s future. He stressed that Iran’s leadership remained committed to protecting national interests, territorial integrity and sovereignty.
He urged Washington to change its approach, end its threats and honour its commitments.
Ghalibaf’s remarks suggest that Tehran considers the United States’ conduct an important factor in determining the prospects for negotiations. At the same time, Iranian officials have made clear that diplomatic engagement would not mean abandoning the country’s defence capabilities or accepting pressure over its national security.
Iranian Public Distrusts the United States, Foreign Ministry Says
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told a German broadcaster that the Iranian public did not trust the United States. He said Iran needed to remain fully prepared to defend itself.
Baghaei maintained that Iran had never abandoned the negotiating table and had not closed the door to diplomacy. According to the spokesperson, exchanges of messages through intermediaries were continuing despite the deep mistrust between Tehran and Washington.
However, he accused the United States of demanding Iran’s complete surrender, arguing that no Iranian would accept such a demand.
His comments underline Tehran’s stated position that diplomatic channels remain open, but that negotiations cannot be conducted on terms Iran considers equivalent to capitulation.
Iranian Spokesperson Says Attacks During Negotiations Damaged Trust
Baghaei also claimed that Iran had been attacked twice during negotiations in less than a year, arguing that these incidents demonstrated what Tehran viewed as Washington’s lack of seriousness about diplomacy.
The spokesperson said that, despite these experiences, Iran remained interested in pursuing peace through diplomatic channels. He emphasised, however, that a willingness to negotiate should not be interpreted as a reluctance to respond to military aggression.
The allegations reflect the deep mistrust between the two countries and the difficulties facing any renewed diplomatic effort. The circumstances surrounding the attacks and the competing accounts of the negotiations remain important considerations in assessing the Iranian government’s claims.
Tehran Balances Diplomatic Engagement With Military Readiness
The latest statements from Iranian officials come amid continuing concerns about the possibility of another military confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Tehran is presenting two messages simultaneously: it says diplomatic communication remains possible, including through intermediaries, but warns that any new military action against the country would trigger a forceful response.
The Iranian leadership’s position, as outlined in the statements, is that negotiations must respect Iran’s sovereignty and national interests. Iranian officials have also called on Washington to abandon threats and fulfil its commitments if diplomatic efforts are to make progress.
Whether these warnings will contribute to renewed negotiations or further heighten tensions will depend on subsequent actions by the parties involved. For now, Iran’s public messaging combines an expressed willingness to pursue diplomacy with a firm warning that it is prepared to defend itself against further military action.
