Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with NBC that almost all Iranian officials are alive, healthy, and in safe locations following what he described as a joint US-Israel attack. He dismissed the reported assault as completely baseless, illegal, and illegitimate. Araghchi acknowledged that Iran may have lost one or two commanders but emphasized that it was not a major issue.

The statement came amid reports of escalating tensions, including claims that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander had been killed and that Iran had launched missiles and drones toward Israel. Araghchi’s remarks appear intended to reassure the public and counter external narratives about instability within Iran’s leadership.

The interview underscores Iran’s effort to project control and continuity in the face of international reports about casualties and military exchanges.