Iraqi: Iran is committed to defending its sovereignty and condemns American threats

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced today, Monday, that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's continued comprehensive defense of its national sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the ongoing escalation.

Araghchi confirmed that American threats to target infrastructure represent, in his description, evidence of committing war crimes and genocide, referring to statements issued by the United States.

These statements come in the context of a mutual escalation in political and military rhetoric, with ongoing tensions between the two sides and increasing international pressure to contain the crisis.