According to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, neighboring countries have assured Iran they will not allow the use of their territories in any potential attacks against the country.
"We have received reassurances from our neighbouring countries that they will not permit the use of their territories or airspace for any possible attack on Iran," he said on Tuesday when speaking at a press conference in Kuwait.
The visit follows many increasing threats involving a possible military confrontation between Iran and Israel over the region. As reported by Xinhua news agency, Araghchi reiterated that Iran is pursuing a full ceasefire in Gaza and southern Lebanon and demands restraint in the region.
He further asserted that "any attack on Iran's oil infrastructure, as well as its nuclear facilities" would meet a similar response.
Regarding the possibility of war in the region, he said, "There is that possibility … the war could expand to encompass the entire region if energy installations in Iran are struck," adding that "the countries of the region have the capability to prevent this full-scale war from happening."
Araghchi emphasized that an attack on nuclear facilities breaches international laws and conventions.
He pointed out that Iran is also "closely monitoring all movements in US bases in the region, both by sea and air."
On the issues at hand, particularly regarding the clashes in Gaza and Lebanon, Araghchi said, "The decision to cease fire rests with the Lebanese and Palestinians themselves, and we are here only to offer support and backing."
Araghchi's visit to Kuwait falls within his ongoing regional consultations in view of the "Israeli military escalation in Gaza and Lebanon." Kuwait is the 11th stop of Araghchi's regional tour focused on preventing further escalation in the Middle East.
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