Iran Vows Continued Defense Amid Middle East Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is prepared to continue the Middle East conflict to ensure its enemies never consider attacking again, rejecting ceasefire talks. Iran's Foreign Ministry emphasized control over the Strait of Hormuz, allowing passage under conditions to prevent attacks on Iran. The region has seen escalated attacks involving drones and missiles targeting US and Israeli interests, with Saudi Arabia intercepting numerous drones. Iran denies having nuclear weapons despite uranium enrichment claims and attributes regional insecurity to US and Israeli actions.