Abbas Araghchi speaks on Mojtaba Khamenei's health: 'Excellent'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied claims circulating in the press regarding the health of the country's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. Emphasizing that Khamenei's health is flawless, Araghchi said, "The Supreme Leader's health is excellent and he is managing the situation." This statement has put an end to the speculation spreading about Khamenei's health.

"WE WILL RESPOND TO ATTACKS ON ENERGY FACILITIES"

Araghchi gave a harsh response to US President Donald Trump's threats to target Iran's energy facilities. The minister stated, "If our energy facilities are targeted, we will target the facilities of American companies in the region," expressing Iran's intention to retaliate against a potential attack. He also noted that Iran's military operations in the region only target American bases and interests.

"FALSE FLAG" OPERATION ALLEGATION

Araghchi pointed out that attacks on civilian targets in the region being attributed to Iran could be "false flag" operations organized by the US and Israel. The Foreign Minister stated, "Iran has received information that the United States and Israel have carried out attacks on Arab countries from specific points." He also stated that the Americans have developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out attacks on targets in Arab countries.

ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON ARAB COUNTRIES

Araghchi stated that Israel could also be behind the attacks on civilian targets in Arab countries. "We have not targeted any civilians or residential areas in the region so far," he said, denying that Iran has carried out attacks on civilian targets.

"THE STRAIT IS OPEN, ONLY CLOSED TO AMERICAN SHIPS"

Araghchi also denied reports that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed. Stating that the strait is open to everyone except American ships and aggressor parties, Araghchi drew attention to the need to eliminate the misinformation spreading on this subject.

Touching on potential initiatives to end the war, Araghchi expressed that they would welcome any regional initiative for a fair solution. However, he clearly set out Iran's conditions on this matter, stating, "The end of the war depends on preventing further attacks on Iran and the payment of reparations."