Araghchi warns regional states to prevent a new war

What happened: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said regional countries should take care to prevent a new war because such a conflict would have consequences for the whole region. Attribution and quotes: According to Khabarfori and Fars (Telegram), Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “Regional countries should be careful that a new war does not form; because if a new war starts, unfortunately it will have consequences for the entire region.” He added that, in his view, some regional states encouraged the Americans to attack Iran and that he hopes those states have learned lessons. He also said the best course is to persuade friends in the U.S. not to start a new war, because “no one should expect that if we are attacked we will just sit and watch.” Uncertainties or distinctions: The reports attribute these remarks to Araghchi and come from two outlets; they do not provide additional verification or independent confirmation.