
Iran’s foreign minister says he supports efforts for a regional ceasefire with Israel, while also warning Tel Aviv that if it carries out an attack on Iran, Tehran will retaliate in a harsh way.
Abbas Araghchi’s remarks on Friday came as he was in Beirut for meetings with Lebanese officials. His visit took place three days after the latest in a series of rapidly escalating attacks that threaten to push the region closer to an all-out war.