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Araghchi says Iran is prepared for renewed war

The Iranian foreign minister’s remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, included a warning that a renewed conflict could become a “doomsday war”.

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Adrian Cole
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was prepared for war to resume, even if it became a “doomsday war”, Al Jazeera reported on 27 September.

The report provided no further detail about when or where Araghchi made the remarks. The description of a “doomsday war” was his wording; the report offered no independent assessment of Iran’s military readiness.

Separate background reporting said Iran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days. The US president rejected that proposal, while Oman urged the parties to continue dialogue.

The available material does not establish a connection between the Strait of Hormuz proposal and Araghchi’s comments.

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