Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated in an interview that any military action by Israel or the United States against Iran‘s nuclear facilities would result in an “all-out war” in the region.

During his visit to Qatar, Araghchi emphasized that a military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites would be “one of the gravest historical errors the US could commit.” He asserted that Iran would react “immediately and decisively” to any such aggression, leading to widespread conflict.

There are increasing concerns in Iran that US President Donald Trump may encourage Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to target Iran’s nuclear installations while intensifying US sanctions in his second term.

Araghchi also met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha to address significant regional matters. He praised Qatar’s role in mediating the ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope that other issues would also be resolved.

While in Qatar, he engaged with Hamas officials and declared that the Palestinians had achieved “victory” in Gaza, despite the destruction caused by Israel’s military actions. He noted, “Despite the widespread killings and devastation witnessed globally, the Palestinian people stood firm and upheld their values and principles. This is a victory.”

He further remarked, “The Israeli occupation forces exerted every effort to dismantle Hamas and secure their captives, yet ultimately, they were compelled to negotiate with Hamas. This signifies a victory for Hamas.”

In discussing the situation in Syria, Araghchi emphasized Iran’s support for the establishment of a government that includes participation from all factions of Syrian society following the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally of Iran.

He articulated that Iran’s objectives are to ensure stability in Syria and to maintain the integrity of the nation’s territory.

“We support any government that is chosen and backed by the Syrian populace. Our aim is to achieve peace and security for Syria, which is essential for regional stability,” he stated.

Araghchi expressed concern about the potential for Syria to become a center of ongoing tensions or ethnic strife, which could transform it into a refuge for terrorists. He warned that instability in Syria would have repercussions throughout the region.

Since the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011, Iran has been a staunch supporter of al-Assad, providing military assistance, including fighters and weapons, to help him retain power and to uphold Tehran’s regional “axis of resistance” against Israel and the United States.

On the topic of Trump’s re-election, Araghchi remarked that the history of Iranian-American relations has been marked by animosity and distrust.

He noted that during Trump’s previous administration, the US withdrew from the nuclear agreement and carried out the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

He urged the new Trump administration to take concrete actions to rebuild trust, such as releasing frozen Iranian assets, and stated that while Iran is open to direct discussions with the US, it insists that negotiations be confined to the nuclear issue.