Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the country would respond "with everything we have" to any new U.S. military attack, accusing the U.S. and its allies of using unrest to escalate conflict in the region. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, he stated that Iran’s recent protests began peacefully but were overtaken by "foreign and domestic terrorist actors," leading to a violent crackdown and communication blackouts. Araghchi blamed U.S. rhetoric, including statements from President Donald Trump, for aggravating violence and insisted Iran prefers diplomacy but threatens a stronger military response to renewed attacks. The unrest has resulted in thousands of deaths, with the Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting over 4,500 fatalities, including children, amid continuing protests and international concern over human rights violations.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Psalm 2:1-3
"Why are the nations in an uproar, And the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand, And the rulers take counsel together Against the LORD and against His Anointed: "Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!""
Commentary:
National leaders exchanging threats when unrest erupts has been a pattern throughout history. In times like these, it’s easy for ordinary citizens to feel powerless as world leaders trade accusations and military postures, all while real people suffer. Psalm 2 cuts to the heart of this: earthly powers seek their own way, often fueling conflict and instability. The escalation between Iran and the U.S. reflects biblical patterns of nations in uproar and alliances in turmoil, enriching the wider prophetic picture of regional instability before the eyes of a watching world.
Prophetic Trend:
Escalating threats and unrest among nations show a prophetic pattern of increasing international volatility and resistance to restraint.
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Source Excerpt:
Iran warned it would respond "with everything we have" to any new U.S. military attack, accusing Washington and its allies of exploiting recent unrest to push the region toward a wider war.In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said protests in Iran began peacefully before being hijacked by "foreign and domestic terrorist actors," prompting a violent crackdown and near-total internet and communications shutdown. He blamed U.S. rhetoric for escalating the bloodshed, arguing that warnings from President Donald Trump created incentives for mass violence. While insisting Iran prefers diplomacy, Araghchi cautioned that future attacks would trigger a far more forceful response and risk igniting a prolonged regional conflict.KHAMENEI CALLS TRUMP A ‘CRIMINAL,’ BLAMES HIM FOR DEADLY PROTESTS SWEEPING IRAN"As Iranians grieve their loved ones and rebuild what has been destroyed, another threat looms: the final failure of diplomacy. Unlike the restraint Iran showed in June 2025, our powerful armed forces have no qualms about firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack," he said."Iran’s message to President Trump is clear: The U.S. has tried ever...
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Source: Fox News
Posted on 01-21-2026 09:14