From 4h ago 09.18 GMT 'Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war' - foreign minister We have some more comments from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who has been addressing foreign ambassadors in Tehran. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” he said, as he warned adversaries against any “miscalculation”. Photograph: ABACA/Shutterstock Share Updated at 10.40 GMT4h ago 09.18 GMT 'Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war' - foreign minister We have some more comments from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who has been addressing foreign ambassadors in Tehran. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” he said, as he warned adversaries against any “miscalculation”. View image in fullscreen Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi claimed the nationwide protests in his country have now “come under total control”.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2026 12:15 UTC