Iran’s ‘nuclear weapons’ statement: We are ready for any attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that his country’s peaceful nuclear program is presented as a threat to international security and peace, and that Iran is ready to defend itself against any attack.
“Elchi” reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi addressed the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva. Araqchi stated that the architecture of international peace and security is facing unprecedented tension, erosion and complex challenges, especially in recent years, and that this situation poses serious risks to global peace and stability.
Araqchi emphasized that reliance on nuclear weapons is increasingly taking place in the security doctrines of some countries, and that the majority of humanity continues to live under the shadow of more than 12,000 nuclear warheads deployed or on high alert. Araqchi stated that “Iran, pursuing a strategy aimed at using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, has demonstrated its readiness to eliminate concerns about the nature of its nuclear program and ensure its completely peaceful nature.”
“Iran is ready to defend itself against any attack”
Araqchi added that while Iran demonstrates its commitment to diplomacy and goodwill, the actions of some Western countries, especially the United States, have seriously undermined the credibility of the negotiation process, saying: “The US’s unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has dealt a severe blow to the credibility and stability of multilateral commitments.”
Araqchi stated that Iran is always ready for meaningful and result-oriented negotiations, saying: “Today we held the second phase of negotiations with the United States in Geneva. We hope that the negotiations will lead to a lasting and negotiated solution that can serve the interests of the parties and the wider region. As demonstrated during the June 13, 2025 attack, Iran is fully prepared to defend itself against any threat or act of aggression. The consequences of any attack on Iran will not be limited to its borders.”