Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, announced on Monday that hundreds of Iranian citizens have died in the bombings carried out by Israel and the United States, with over 200 children among the casualties. He pointed out that reports indicate some neighboring countries, where U.S. troops are stationed and have allowed attacks on Iran, are facilitating this military action. Araghchi urged these nations to clarify their positions quickly regarding the support or opposition to the ongoing bombings.

In a pointed remark, Araghchi mentioned that while the United States had previously demanded an unconditional surrender from Iran, it is now seeking assistance from other countries to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. He emphasized that the ongoing war needs to conclude in such a way that no other nation dares to attack the Islamic Republic in the future. Iran is resolute in its stance of not backing down from any limits to ensure its security against aggressors.

Furthermore, Araghchi called for a decisive ending to the conflict, which he believes should deter enemies from contemplating any future attacks on Iran. He expressed that the implications of this war should serve as a lesson to all adversaries, implying that strength and resilience are fundamental to Iran’s military strategy and diplomatic negotiations moving forward.