Iran Says It’s Done with Retaliation but Will Respond to Further Escalation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with his counterparts from the U.K., France, the Netherlands, and other countries on Oct. 1, to discuss the situation following the Iranian missile barrage against Israel on Oct. 1. Iran’s operation against Israel is over, “unless the Zionist regime plans retaliation,” in which case Tehran’s response will be stronger, he warned. Araghchi stated that Iran is not looking for escalation, but is not afraid of war either. “We warn third parties not to interfere in the conflict,” he stated.