In an extensive interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the moment of the attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei's compound, saying he emerged covered in blood. He acknowledged Turkey helped block a Kurdish offensive and offered subtle criticism of IRGC members.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave an extensive interview today, revealing new details about the attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound. Araghchi described the moment of the strike, saying he was in the compound when it was hit and emerged covered in blood. He also mentioned 'senior tunnels' in the context of the attack, though further details were not provided.
The interview adds to earlier statements by Araghchi on the same incident. In earlier statements reported by The Zioneer on July 19, Araghchi had said the attack struck at 9:00 AM Jerusalem time during a briefing with the chief of staff, and that he had warned the president at 8:00 AM of a 'war atmosphere.'
Beyond the attack narrative, Araghchi acknowledged that Turkey helped prevent a Kurdish offensive, and offered subtle criticism of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), without specifying particular individuals or incidents. The interview is the most detailed account yet from a senior Iranian official about the security breach at the highest level of the regime.
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