{"id":870937,"date":"2026-10-04T22:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T22:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/870937\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T22:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T22:54:17","slug":"live-iran-warns-of-stronger-military-response-as-maritime-tensions-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/870937\/","title":{"rendered":"Live &#8211; Iran warns of stronger military response as maritime tensions rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that Iran would respond more forcefully than before if its adversaries again chose military action and added that Tehran remained committed to diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">\u201cIf the enemies once again choose the path of military confrontation and war, Iran\u2019s response will be much stronger and more decisive than in the past,\u201d Araghchi told ambassadors, diplomatic mission chiefs and representatives of international organizations in Tehran, according to a post on his Telegram channel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">Araghchi said Iran had demonstrated both its willingness to pursue diplomacy and its determination to defend itself during meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">He also outlined Iran\u2019s proposal to restore security in the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, saying Tehran had demonstrated its \u201cgood faith and continued seriousness\u201d in using diplomacy to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">\u201cIt became clear to everyone at this meeting that the Islamic Republic of Iran is serious about diplomacy, just as it is serious and determined in defending itself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">Araghchi rejected US assertions that members of the Iranian delegation had been expelled from the United States, saying the delegation entered and departed according to its previously announced schedule.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__peBeZa__paragraph\">He also called for European countries to answer for what Tehran alleges was their role in US and Israeli military attacks on Iran, and said sanctions, pressure and threats would not weaken Iran\u2019s determination to defend its interests.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bb72f516e6401057e57280f5a9a5218a9044eb29-1280x853.jpg\"   alt=\"Araghchi warns Iran\u2019s response to renewed military action would be stronger\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 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