Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had shown the world that it is a “tough and unbeatable force.” Speaking at a televised news conference on August 11, 2026, he said the recent conflict had displayed Iran’s military and strategic capabilities, as well as its ability to build resistance under difficult conditions.

Araghchi said he had repeatedly heard from foreign ministers and officials in various countries that Iranians had performed a miracle and surprised the world. He said nobody had expected Iran to be able to mount resistance against the United States in that manner.

The foreign minister said the United States’ position against Iran was backed by Israel, the Western world and several other countries. Despite that support, he claimed Iran’s resistance had surprised the world. The report did not provide details about the timing of the conflict, specific military actions, or reactions from other parties.