Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Iran is fully prepared to repel any potential United States ground assault. His remarks came as the conflict involving Israel and the United States deepens. Speaking to NBC, Araghchi said Iran is not fearful of a US ground invasion and is waiting for such a move, expressing confidence that Iranian forces could resist effectively. He warned that any US ground attack would be disastrous for Washington.

Araghchi also stated that Iran is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing war. Referring to a previous 12-day conflict with Israel in June of the previous year, he claimed that Israel had been the first to request a ceasefire. He emphasized that in the current war, there are no victors, asserting that Iran’s success lies in its ability to resist its adversaries.

The comments come as reports indicate widespread damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and continued missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, underscoring the intensifying regional conflict.