Iranian Foreign Minister Responds to Trump’s Remarks

On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed concerns regarding President Donald Trump’s recent comments about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. In an interview with CBS’s Margaret Brennan, Trump seemed to suggest he initiated military actions out of a sense of enjoyment and referred to the conflict as an “illegal war.”

“We are prepared to defend ourselves for as long as necessary,” Araghchi stated. He emphasized the grave implications of Trump’s approach, suggesting, “People are dying simply because President Trump finds this entertaining… They’re attacking ships and moving on, all for fun.”

This statement comes as tensions continue to rise between the two nations, with the Trump administration hinting that the conflict might extend longer than previously anticipated.

Trump Demands Surrender from Iran

During his remarks, Trump suggested that he will sense when the conflict is about to conclude, claiming, “I’ll know it in my bones.” The White House did not provide any comment when approached for clarification.

In the CBS interview, Brennan pressed Araghchi for details regarding Iranian drone and missile strikes in the Gulf region and their effects on countries hosting U.S. military forces.

Araghchi defended Iran’s actions, maintaining that targets are strictly U.S. military assets. “We are only targeting U.S. facilities and military bases,” he emphasized. “They are attacking us from their own territory and even using the UAE to do so.”

Brennan Challenges Iranian Claims

Brennan countered his stance by highlighting reports that Iranian attacks have also affected civilian areas in neighboring nations. Araghchi denied this, asserting that there were no intentions to harm non-combatants.

He further discussed the critical Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil supplies. While he insisted that Iran had not officially closed the strait, he acknowledged that some vessels are avoiding the area due to safety concerns in light of the conflict.

Araghchi also addressed Iran’s nuclear program, confirming the existence of about 440 kilograms of enriched uranium previously noted by inspectors, which, according to him, is now buried under debris following assaults on Iranian nuclear sites. “It’s under the rubble,” he explained. “There’s a chance of recovering it, but it’s under governmental supervision.”

In responding to future considerations, Araghchi mentioned that previously, Iran was open to diluting its stockpiles.