Iran issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel on Monday, promising a more forceful response if it faces further military aggression. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who addressed rising tensions following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Araghchi appeared to be reacting to Trump’s latest threats, delivered during his visit to Scotland. “We’ve wiped out their nuclear capabilities. They may try to rebuild, but if they do, we’ll erase them in the blink of an eye,” Trump warned, referring to Iran.
In response, Araghchi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “If another attack occurs, we will not hesitate to respond more decisively.” He also stressed that while military force has proven ineffective in curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, diplomacy remains a viable path. “Negotiations, not threats, can bring results,” he added.
On June 13, Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign targeting Iranian soil. The attacks killed senior military officials, scientists working on Iran’s nuclear program, and hundreds of civilians. Iran retaliated by launching a massive strike with drones and missiles against Israeli territory. The war lasted 12 days.
The Israeli government justified its offensive by citing Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat and has not ruled out future strikes if Tehran resumes nuclear construction.
The United States intervened by bombing three key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. These strikes occurred just days before the sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations was scheduled.
A key disagreement remains over uranium enrichment. For Iran, enrichment is non-negotiable and will continue. For Washington, it’s a “red line” that must be crossed no further.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran is the only non-nuclear-armed country enriching uranium to 60% — just short of the 90% required to build a nuclear bomb. Western nations and Israel have long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, allegations Tehran has consistently denied.
