Iran Ready To End Attacks If Israel Halts Assault
TEHRAN, June 15 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran is ready to halt its attacks on Israel if Tel Aviv ends its assault on Tehran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Speaking to foreign ambassadors in Tehran, Araghchi emphasised that the war was 'imposed' on Tehran and that Iran was left with no choice but to respond.
'Our defence is fully legitimate and will be carried out with strength, solely in response to aggression,' he said.
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