Pakistan, July 24 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that any further military escalation by the United States would come at a heavy cost, responding to renewed threats by US President Donald Trump over the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.

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In a statement posted on X, Araqchi criticised some officials within the US administration, accusing them of ignoring realities on the ground while focusing on political calculations ahead of the 2028 US presidential election.

He said certain policymakers had turned a blind eye to the situation and were advocating an aggressive approach that could undermine prospects for any future agreement. Accor...