Iran Welcomes Any Initiative for ‘Complete End to War’, Says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran is open to any diplomatic initiative that could bring a "complete end to the war", even as tensions continue to rise in the West Asia region.

According to reports cited by Reuters, Araghchi said Iran would support efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, which has now entered its third week and continues to affect several countries in the region.

Iran Signals Openness to Peace Efforts

Speaking to state media, Araghchi stated that Iran is willing to support any proposal that could stop the ongoing war.

His remarks come at a time when the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has escalated sharply in recent weeks.

Despite expressing openness to diplomatic solutions, Iran has also warned that it will respond strongly to attacks against its territory and interests.

IRGC Threatens Israeli Prime Minister

Earlier, Iran's military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a strong warning targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In a statement published on the IRGC's website Sepah News, the group said it would continue pursuing Netanyahu amid the escalating conflict.

The statement reflects the rising tensions between Iran and Israel following weeks of military exchanges.

Iran Warns of Strong Response to US

Iran has also warned that it may intensify its response to the United States after Donald Trump threatened additional strikes on Kharg Island, which is one of Iran's main oil export hubs.

Tehran has accused Washington of launching attacks from bases in the United Arab Emirates, although no evidence has been publicly presented.

Iran has also alleged that the United States is conducting "false strikes" using drones resembling Iranian models to blame Tehran for attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Drone Allegations and Regional Tensions

Iran's state broadcaster Press TV reported claims that drones similar to Iran's Shahed-136 drone were being used in operations intended to frame the country.

Meanwhile, Araghchi accused Israel of launching drone attacks from Azerbaijan in an attempt to damage Iran's diplomatic relations with neighbouring countries.

Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, also denied Iran's involvement in an alleged strike targeting the US embassy in Riyadh.

Missile and Drone Attacks Across the Gulf

Several Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks on Sunday as the conflict continued to spread.

Authorities in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates said they were working to intercept incoming projectiles.

Iran had earlier warned about possible strikes near major ports in the UAE, raising concerns across the region.

However, Gulf countries hosting US military bases have denied allowing their territories to be used for attacks against Iran.

Conflict Disrupts Global Energy and Travel

The war began after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, targeting nuclear and military facilities.

The strikes reportedly killed Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets and several locations across the Gulf region.
The conflict has also affected global trade routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for oil shipments.

With the waterway currently under the control of the IRGC, oil exports and global air travel in the region have been disrupted, causing fuel prices to rise in several parts of the world.