02.03.2026 11:53
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a live broadcast on NBC, responded to the question "Why are you attacking American bases?" by saying, "Because you are bombing us," defending Iran's attacks on U.S. targets as retaliation.
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared live on the American television channel NBC. His response to the question posed during the program, "Why are you attacking American bases?" drew attention.
"BECAUSE YOU ARE BOMBING US"
In response to the direct question from the NBC host, Araghchi said, "Because they are attacking us. The ones attacking us are military facilities, bases, and military assets belonging to the US. We are under attack. Why don't you accept this reality? Because you are bombing us..." The Iranian minister argued that Tehran's attacks are of a "retaliatory" nature, referring to the US military operations against Iran.
While Araghchi claimed that the US and Israel's attacks on targets in Iran continue, he implied that Iran also sees the American military presence in the region as a legitimate target.
MUTUAL ACCUSATIONS IN WAR
The US administration condemned Iran's attacks on American bases and allied targets in the Gulf, while Tehran accuses Washington of starting the conflict. Araghchi's statements during the live broadcast showed that the diplomatic tension between the two countries has also intensified in public. Experts point out that the discourse war conducted by both sides through military and media channels could affect the course of the conflict.