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Iran Asserts Self-Defense Amid Rising Regional Tensions

3/1/2026

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Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, said Iran asserts its right to self-defense in response to United States and Israeli strikes and will defend itself without limits.
Araghchi said an interim leadership council has formed after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, including President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the elimination of key Iranian military leaders in recent strikes, intensifying regional tensions.

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Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, said Iran asserts its right to self-defense in response to United States and Israeli strikes and will defend itself without limits.
Araghchi said an interim leadership council has formed after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, including President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the elimination of key Iranian military leaders in recent strikes, intensifying regional tensions.