Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticised recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that military strikes on civilian infrastructure will not force Iran into submission.
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Responding to reported attacks on civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, Araghchi said such actions only reflect “defeat and moral collapse” on the part of the aggressor. He emphasised that Iran would rebuild any damaged infrastructure stronger than before, while warning that the long-term damage would be to America’s global standing.
In a sharp rebuttal to the “Stone Age” rhetoric, Araghchi remarked that the modern world is vastly different, highlighting the strategic importance of energy resources in the Middle East. He questioned whether the United States and its leadership are prepared for the broader consequences of escalating conflict in the region.
“Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing,” he stated, underlining Iran’s resilience amid rising tensions.
Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender.
It only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray. Every bridge and building will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America's standing. pic.twitter.com/872zuE36qD
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 2, 2026
The exchange marks a further escalation in rhetoric between Iran and the United States, raising concerns over stability in the region and the potential global impact of continued confrontation.
