On November 1, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning to the United States, asserting that Washington should leave the Middle East region if it wants to ensure security and safety. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Araghchi criticized the U.S. military presence in the region as a source of instability and tension.
Araghchi emphasized: “The only way for the U.S. to be safe is to leave our region.” According to the Iranian diplomat, Washington has continuously interfered in the internal affairs of Middle Eastern countries, worsening conflicts and crises. He also accused the U.S. of backing Israel in attacks on Iran-backed militant groups.
The Iranian foreign minister's statement came amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington over the nuclear program and regional issues. Iran has repeatedly rejected U.S. demands to curb its nuclear activities, asserting this as a matter of national sovereignty.
In response, U.S. officials declined to comment directly but reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a military presence in the Middle East to protect allies and ensure regional stability. Analysts suggest that Araghchi's warning reflects Iran's increasingly hardline stance toward U.S. moves, particularly on the nuclear issue and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
