Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the United States, stating that any direct involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel would be “very dangerous for everyone.”
The warning came during a press conference in Istanbul following failed diplomatic talks in Geneva aimed at de-escalating the crisis. The Iranian official expressed serious concerns about Washington’s potential military or political entry into the conflict, describing it as a red line for Tehran.
“Any form of U.S. participation will not only intensify the war but could ignite a much broader regional confrontation. It would be very, very dangerous for everyone involved,” Araghchi said.
His remarks echo the sentiments expressed earlier this week by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who warned of “irreparable consequences” should the U.S. join Israeli operations. Khamenei also reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and accused the U.S. of provoking regional instability.
The U.S. has not officially declared involvement in the conflict but has been vocal in supporting Israel and has moved additional naval assets into the region as a precaution.
Meanwhile, European nations and the United Nations have called for restraint on all sides, urging diplomatic engagement to prevent a wider war that could draw in global powers and destabilize the region further.
The Iran-Israel conflict, now entering its second week, has already resulted in dozens of casualties, multiple airstrikes, and severe damage to infrastructure in both countries. Regional powers, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, are closely monitoring the developments and have begun backchannel negotiations to reduce tensions.
