Situation Is ‘Good’ Despite Sanctions, Says Iran’s FM
Iran’s foreign minister said the overall situation in the country remains stable, despite ongoing economic pressure caused by international sanctions.
Iran’s foreign minister said the overall situation in the country remains stable, despite ongoing economic pressure caused by international sanctions.
Abbas Araghchi said, “Overall, the situation in Iran is good,” while acknowledging that sanctions have created economic difficulties.
Araghchi claimed the United States and Israel had attempted to replicate in Iran what he said they carried out in Venezuela during a recent 12-day conflict, but were unsuccessful.
He was referring to a US operation early Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, during which President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and transferred to New York.
Araghchi’s comments also touched on the brief but intense 12-day confrontation between Iran and Israel, which eruptedk in June 2025. During the conflict, Israel carried out major airstrikes on Iranian nuclear, military and defence facilities, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel.
The United States provided military and intelligence support to Israel and participated in some strikes against Iranian targets, though the confrontation stopped short of escalating into a wider regional war.
Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Washington and its allies of seeking to destabilise the country, while Western governments cite Iran’s nuclear programme and regional activities as grounds for continued sanctions.
