
On Monday, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araqchi accused Israel of trying to drag the United States into a "catastrophe" in the Middle East, warning against any attempt to start a war against Iran. Araqchi stated: "We see that Israel is actively involving the United States in its plan, which could lead to catastrophe in the region. I would like to emphasize that we are not seeking war, but we are ready to respond to any aggression."