nuclear technology but rejected threats or intimidation. Araghchi’s remarks come amid a broader standoff between the two countries, marked by increased U.S. military activity in the region and strong rhetoric from both sides. The United States has deployed additional naval assets to the Middle East, which Washington says are intended for exercises and to deter instability, while Iranian officials have framed the moves as provocative. The warning language echoed comments from senior commanders in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has previously said it views any foreign military action against Iran as a direct threat to national security. In televised and written statements, IRGC leaders have emphasized their readiness to act on orders, raising concerns among foreign policy analysts about the potential for miscalculation. The United States has pressed Tehran over its nuclear ambitions and its role in supporting proxy forces across the Middle East. Tehran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and has called for negotiations without preconditions. Diplomats and analysts say the rhetoric increases the risk of a misstep that could escalate into broader confrontation, underscoring the fragile state of U.S.–Iran relations after years of mistrust and conflicting strategic objectives in the region. Source: Ynet News