Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country does not rule out the possibility of an attack against Iran.
“We do not rule out any possibility regarding the outbreak of war, and we are prepared for all scenarios,” Araghchi told Al Jazeera.
“We have upgraded our weaponry, addressed our vulnerabilities, and tested new arms; our forces are at the highest level of readiness.”
Iran’s foreign minister acknowledged the effects of the US-imposed economic pressure on Iran, but said his country “will not surrender”.
“We will continue to stand firm and resist, and we will overcome this difficult phase through our own capabilities,” he added.