Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, told Al Jazeera that Iran is prepared for hostilities to resume and is willing to fight "even if it comes to a doomsday war," the network reported.
Araghchi, who serves as Iran's chief diplomatic official, framed the statement as an expression of Tehran's readiness to respond to perceived threats. The brief report did not provide additional detail on what specific circumstances would trigger such a confrontation or any timetable for action.
The comments, as presented by Al Jazeera, use exceptionally stark language and are likely to be closely watched by regional governments and international actors concerned about stability in the Middle East. They may affect diplomatic calculations even in the absence of further clarification from Tehran.
Iranian officials did not immediately elaborate further in the report, and it was not clear whether Araghchi's remarks represented a new policy shift or a reinforcement of existing public rhetoric. Observers said further statements from Iranian authorities or responses from other countries will be key to understanding the practical implications of the warning.
For now, the statement stands as a forceful public message from Iran's foreign ministry; analysts and officials will be looking for follow-up comments or policy signals that clarify whether it translates into concrete military or diplomatic steps.