Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning that any attack by the US or Israel, or involvement by regional countries, would provoke a "decisive and proportionate" military response from Iran’s armed forces [1, 2, 3]. He reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security amid growing regional tensions [2, 3].
On August 2, Araghchi held phone calls with his Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani counterparts to discuss recent regional developments and what he termed aggressive actions by the US and Israel [2, 3]. These talks involved Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to "hit Iran very hard" in statements made on August 1 or 2 [1]. Following these threats, US embassies across the Middle East issued alerts advising their citizens to prepare for potential unforeseen escalation [1].
Araghchi emphasized that any regional participation in attacks alongside the US or Israel would draw the same Iranian response. He said such actions would be met by a "decisive and proportionate response" from Iran’s forces [2].
Amid high tensions, Iran maintains it is fully prepared to protect its national interests and security by force if necessary [2, 3]. The phone discussions on August 2 show Iran’s attempts to address regional concerns and build dialogue with neighbors amid the crisis.
The situation remains tense following recent US threats. Further diplomatic or military moves are expected as all parties assess risks in the coming days.
