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Iran Warns US: Stronger Response If Military Action Resumes; Diplomacy Still Open
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CNBC Awaaz•04-10-2026, 16:52
Iran Warns US: Stronger Response If Military Action Resumes; Diplomacy Still Open
- •Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the US that Iran would respond more strongly if military confrontation occurs again, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.
- •Araghchi stated that solutions cannot be found through military action or new sanctions, emphasizing that talks based on justice and equality are necessary.
- •The Strait of Hormuz remains a key issue, with Iran demanding a Middle East ceasefire, release of frozen assets, lifting of oil sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade.
- •Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bakai reiterated that opening the Strait of Hormuz requires ending disruptions to Iranian commercial shipping and lifting sanctions.
- •The warning comes amidst continued US military presence in the region, including Patriot missile deployments, and a recent report of a tanker hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Questions Answered
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the United States that if the path of military confrontation is chosen again, Iran will defend itself and respond more strongly than before.
Iran has conditioned the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on a Middle East ceasefire, the release of frozen assets, the lifting of oil sector sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
The United States has deployed additional Patriot missile systems to protect key energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
