Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran is ready for war if the US want to test it. Araghchi’s statement came after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action.
In an interview with an international media outlet, Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran believes in communication, adding that all channels of communication are open amid current political stability in the country.
Abbas Araghchi also emphasised that Iran, at the same time, is prepared for war as well. He further added that his country has a large and wide-ranging military readiness as compared to last year’s 12-day war.
Donald Trump, who recently ordered the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, stated that US authorities were organising a meeting with Tehran to talk about the nuclear programme, adding that “but we may have to act because of what is happening before the meeting”.
“If Washington wants to test the military option it has tested before, we are ready for it,” said Araghchi, adding that he hoped the US would choose “the wise option” of dialogue, while warning of “those trying to drag Washington into war in order to serve Israel’s interests”.
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China has confirmed that its J-10CE fighter jet recorded its first combat success during the brief India-Pakistan military clash in May 2025, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.
During the four-day conflict between Pakistan and India, both countries launched missiles, fighter jets and drones at each other. At the same time, both nuclear states attacked each other with long-range weapons.
According to the multiple media reports, 70 people died on both sides during the conflict.
Pakistan claimed success in the four-day war between Pakistan and India. Several international media outlets confirmed that Pakistan shot down six Indian jets, including a French-made Rafale. India accepted its loss, but the numbers are not specified.
