Araghchi says region should blame US, Israel, not Iran, for widening war

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In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said the war had been imposed on Tehran and was not its choice, urging neighbouring governments to pressure Washington and Tel Aviv to halt hostilities rather than demand Iran stop its response.

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UPDATED: Mar 1, 2026 20:08 IST

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said regional countries should direct their anger at the United States and Israel, not Iran, over the widening conflict following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said the war had been imposed on Tehran and was not its choice, urging neighbouring governments to pressure Washington and Tel Aviv to halt hostilities rather than demand Iran stop its response.

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Satyam Singh

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Mar 1, 2026 20:08 IST

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