Iranian Ambassador Warns of Consequences if War Is Imposed on Iran
Tunis, 23 February 2026 – In a clear‑cut warning broadcast on the National Radio this Monday, Iran’s ambassador to Tunisia, Mir Masoud Hosseini, declared that if war is forced upon Iran, the aggressor will pay the price. The statement is a direct response to the recent threats coming from the United States.
Key Points of the Ambassador’s Message
| French Original | English Translation |
|---|---|
| « L’Iran ne prend pas l’initiative de la guerre, mais ne reculera pas si elle lui est imposée. » | “Iran does not initiate war, but it will not retreat if war is imposed on it.” |
| « La guerre des douze jours menée récemment contre notre pays avec le soutien européen : au bout de douze jours, c’est l’agresseur lui‑même qui a demandé le cessez‑le‑feu. » | “The recent twelve‑day war waged against our country with European backing ended with the aggressor itself demanding a cease‑fire.” |
| « Tous les missiles utilisés étaient de fabrication iranienne », a‑t-il insisté, soulignant la pleine autonomie défensive de Téhéran. | “All missiles used were of Iranian manufacture,” he insisted, underscoring Tehran’s full defensive autonomy. |
| « L’obsession de Trump a dépassé les frontières de la géographie. » | “Trump’s obsession has transcended geographic borders.” |
Context
- Historical pressure: Since the 1979 Revolution, Iran has lived under sustained U.S. and Israeli pressure. What once was hidden behind economic sanctions is now openly declared as direct threats.
- Violation of international law: The ambassador accused Washington of flagrantly violating international law and diplomatic norms worldwide.
- Defence capability: He highlighted that the missiles employed in the recent conflict were produced domestically, demonstrating Iran’s self‑sufficiency in defence.
Diplomatic Developments
- Potential U.S.‑Iran talks: Despite the heightened tension, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that a meeting between the U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials is likely to take place in Geneva this Thursday. Araghchi believes a genuine diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue still exists.
- Support for Palestine: The ambassador reaffirmed Tehran’s backing of the Palestinian resistance and its commitment to a cease‑fire that would end civilian massacres.
- Warning to the new world order: He cautioned against attempts to weaken the United Nations, stating that no organization founded solely on the will of a single individual can resolve the crises facing the international community.
SEO‑Optimized Summary
- Iran‑U.S. tensions rise as the Iranian ambassador in Tunisia warns of retaliation if war is forced on Tehran.
- Iranian defence autonomy highlighted through domestically‑produced missiles used in a recent 12‑day conflict.
- Diplomatic channel remains open with a prospective Geneva meeting between Iran’s foreign minister and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
- Support for Palestinian cease‑fire and criticism of attempts to undermine the United Nations are also central to the ambassador’s message.
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