28.02.2026 16:54
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the war waged by Israel and the United States against Iran is unlawful and that the Iranian Armed Forces will "give the aggressors the lesson they deserve." Araghchi said, "Our strong armed forces are ready for this day and will give the aggressors the lesson they deserve. You will see things you have never seen before."
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the attacks carried out by the US and Israel against Iran are unlawful, expressing that the Iranian Armed Forces will respond. Israel, on the other hand, announced that it has launched a 'preventive attack' against Iran.
ARAGHCHI: TRUMP'S WAR IS ILLEGAL
In a message shared on the social media platform of the US-based X company, Araghchi stated, "The war waged by Netanyahu and Trump against Iran is baseless, illegal, and illegitimate. Trump turned 'America First' into 'Israel First'; this always means 'America Last'."
"YOU WILL SEE THINGS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE"
The Iranian Minister said, "Our powerful armed forces are ready for today and will give the aggressors the lesson they deserve. You will see things you have never seen before."
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS AND IRAN'S RETALIATIONS
While the negotiation process between Iran and the US continues, Israel and the US carried out joint attacks on Iran in the early hours of the morning. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Israel has launched a "preventive attack" against Iran. US President Donald Trump also announced that they have initiated a "major operation" against Iran.
As part of the attacks, the capital Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, Tabriz, Bushehr, Kermanshah, and Ilam were targeted. While Israel and Iran closed their airspace, a state of emergency was declared throughout Israel, and sirens were sounded. Warnings were made directing the Israeli public to shelters before Iran's counterattacks.
The Iranian army announced that it has launched counterattacks against Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones in response to the attacks by the US and Israel.
Iran targeted simultaneous US bases in countries such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan with missile attacks, while the US naval base in Bahrain was hit.