Iran Says Armed Forces Have ‘Fingers on the Trigger’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to mounting threats of military action by the United States, saying that the country’s armed forces are prepared with their “fingers on the trigger” to immediately and powerfully respond to any aggression against Iranian territory, airspace or maritime areas.

Lessons from Past Conflicts

Araghchi wrote on X that the “valuable lessons learned from the 12-Day War” have enabled Iran’s armed forces to prepare even more strongly, rapidly and profoundly than before, underscoring Tehran’s commitment to defending itself in the face of external threats.

Nuclear Deal and Defence Policy

In the same post, the top Iranian diplomat reiterated Tehran’s long-standing position on nuclear diplomacy, saying Iran has always welcomed a “mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL” conducted on an equal footing and free from coercion, threats and intimidation. He emphasized that Iran’s rights to peaceful nuclear technology must be guaranteed.

Araghchi also underlined that Iran has never sought to acquire nuclear weapons and that such weapons “have no place in our security calculations,” reinforcing the country’s official stance on non-proliferation.