"Convey defeat": Iran's FM says US strikes on civilian sites show "enemy in disarray"

Tehran [Iran], April 3 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that recent military actions by the United States targeting non-military targets will fail to alter the Islamic Republic's strategic stance. In a statement released on social media, the Foreign Minister asserted that the targeting of essential public works would not achieve its intended diplomatic or military pressure.
"Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender," Araghchi said in a post on X, which featured an image of a destroyed bridge. He further argued that the nature of these strikes reflects the internal state of the opposing forces rather than their strength, stating that such actions instead "convey the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray."

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

These developments occur against the backdrop of persistent US-supported Israeli military actions directed at the Islamic Republic. Tehran has repeatedly condemned these operations for targeting civilian infrastructure, which it maintains is a "flagrant violation of international law."
According to state broadcaster Press TV, Iranian officials have consistently characterised these strikes as "desperate acts" that serve as proof of the "enemy's strategic failure and frustration" across various sectors. Furthermore, the Iranian leadership has asserted that any infrastructure damaged during the conflict will be rebuilt with enhanced resilience, while the United States faces "irreparable harm" to its declining international reputation.
In a direct address to the American leadership regarding this situation, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned US President Donald Trump and his supporters against any further escalation. He warned that such moves could destabilise the global order by severely interrupting essential energy exports from the region.
"There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: there was no oil or gas being pumped in the Middle East back then. Are POTUS and Americans who put him in office sure that they want to turn back the clock?" Araghchi asked in a pointed social media post.

There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: there was no oil or gas being pumped in the Middle East back then.

Are POTUS and Americans who put him in office sure that they want to turn back the clock?

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 2, 2026

Press TV highlighted that the Foreign Minister's remarks serve as a stern warning regarding the "severe global economic consequences" that would inevitably follow any disruption to energy supplies from West Asia. While Tehran maintains it has always "advocated for peace, stability, and respect for sovereignty," the ministry emphasised that the nation remains fully equipped to protect its "legitimate rights" and regional interests against any form of external aggression. (ANI)