03.03.2026 00:11
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made harsh statements that escalated tensions in the region. Araghchi described the killing of Religious Leader Ali Khamenei as a religious crime and issued threats against the United States and Israel. He stated that U.S. bases in other countries are on the target list, even if they are not actively used against Iran. Araghchi expressed that the presence of American soldiers in hotels or civilian areas would not provide a justification for them not to be targeted.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made explosive statements that escalated tensions in the region. Describing the killing of Religious Leader Ali Khamenei as a "religious crime," Araghchi issued very harsh threats against the US and Israel.
"US BASES ARE LEGITIMATE TARGETS"
Foreign Minister Araghchi directly warned about the American military presence in the region. Stating that US bases are on the target list even if they are not actively used against Iran, Araghchi said:
"American soldiers hiding in hotels will have no reason to avoid being targeted. Even if these US bases are not used against us, they are legitimate targets for us."
"MR. TRUMP'S PROMISE OF RESCUE IS JUST THIS"
The most striking and emotional part of Araghchi's statements was related to an attack on an elementary school in Minab. Pointing to the graves dug for more than 160 young girls who lost their lives in the attack, the Minister harshly criticized Donald Trump's policies: "These are the graves dug for more than 160 innocent young girls killed in a bombing attack on an elementary school by the US-Israel. Their bodies were torn apart. The 'rescue' promised by Mr. Trump looks like this in reality. From Gaza to Minab, innocents were cold-bloodedly slaughtered."
KILLING OF KHAMENEI: A RELIGIOUS CRIME
Emphasizing that the killing of Khamenei is not just a political assassination but also a "religious crime" that will have serious consequences, Araghchi reiterated that the cost of Iran's response to this attack would be heavy.