Tehran, March 25 (ANI) — Iran reiterated a defiant stance on Monday, saying it will continue defensive and retaliatory measures until the United States and Israel are made to “regret” what Tehran calls their aggressive actions, even as US President Donald Trump says talks aimed at ending the conflict are ongoing.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking by phone with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, accused Washington and Tel Aviv of attacks on Iran’s civilian and defense infrastructure and called those strikes a primary source of instability in the region. He said Iran will protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity until its objectives are met and the aggressors have been held accountable.
Araghchi linked rising insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to the alleged attacks on Iran, asserting that Tehran’s precautions and responses are consistent with international law and intended to defend the country while preventing misuse of the waterway for hostile operations against Iran.
Separately, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced a new round of retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets in and around Tel Aviv. The IRGC’s Public Relations Department reported the use of Kheybar Shekan, Emad, and Sejjil missiles, alongside kamikaze drones from its Aerospace Force, saying the attacks penetrated Israel’s multi-layered air-defence systems. Reported targets included intelligence facilities in northern and central Tel Aviv, military-commercial and support centers in Ramat Gan and the Negev, and southern military logistics and command sites in Beersheba.
President Trump, for his part, said his administration is negotiating with the “right kind of people” in Iran and suggested recent developments reflected a change in Iran’s leadership dynamics. He also described a recent event affecting oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz as having substantial value, remarks that drew attention amid the exchanges of strikes and counterstrikes.
With both sides continuing military actions, a durable ceasefire and lasting peace in the troubled West Asia region remain elusive.
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