TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that United States military bases located in regional countries will be considered legitimate targets if they are used in any aggression against Iranian territory.
Speaking during an interview with a local television channel, Araghchi stated that Iran had clearly communicated its position to neighbouring states regarding the presence of US forces in the region. “We warned regional states that US bases used for any aggression against Iran are legitimate targets,” he said.
🚨FM Araghchi: We warned regional states that US bases used for any aggression against Iran are legitimate targets.
— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) June 5, 2026
Reiterating Iran’s diplomatic outreach, he also emphasised Tehran’s desire to maintain and expand constructive relations with Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. “We are committed to fostering sustainable, constructive ties with Saudi Arabia,” Araghchi added.
The Iranian foreign minister further stated that Iran had been responding to US-Israel strikes for several days, describing the ongoing confrontation as a major test of resilience.
“Standing against the world’s greatest power, equipped with nuclear weapons, for 10 days is no joke,” he said, adding that “the world has realised the truth of the Iranian nation.”
