❗️Iran does not rule out open war, warns forces are at peak readiness against US pressure Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Tehran does not rule out the possibility of renewed military conflict, warning that the Iranian armed forces stand fully prepared for all potential operational scenarios. "We do not rule out any possibility regarding the outbreak of war, and we are prepared for all scenarios," Araghchi declared, confirming that Iran has modernized its military arsenal, eliminated technical vulnerabilities, and successfully field-tested new weaponry to elevate defense forces to their highest state of combat readiness. The foreign minister acknowledged the severe economic strain inflicted by US-imposed sanctions and maritime blockades, but firmly rejected any prospect of capitulation under western pressure. Araghchi asserted that Tehran "will not surrender" to coercive diplomacy or military threats, emphasizing that the country will continue to rely on its internal capabilities and indigenous defense sector to navigate the current escalation phase.