In comments on the sidelines of a weekly press conference of the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, held in Tehran on Monday, Araqchi declared that Iran has neither sent any message nor made any request for ceasefire after the outbreak of the US-Israeli military campaign.
“However, this war should end in such a way that it would not continue anymore and the enemies would not think of aggression again. They have learnt a good lesson up until now,” the foreign minister noted.
Araqchi said the US and Israeli enemies have realized what a great nation they are up against, stressing that Iran has no hesitation in defending itself and will proceed with the war as long as necessary.
He added that the aggressors have resorted to other parties to ensure the security of Hormuz Strait after 15 days of war against Iran and are pushing to keep the strait open.
The Strait of Hormuz is open from the viewpoint of Iran, although it is closed only to the enemies and their allies, Araqchi added.
He underscored that Ian will continue with its honorable resistance against aggression in an unshakable manner.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.