Araghchi: Iran Has No Hostility Toward Arab Persian Gulf States, Wants Regional Security Without Foreign Military Presence

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a message reported by Khabar Online on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (12 Aban 1405) that Iran has no hostility toward the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. He thanked Qatar and Oman for their positive role, said Tehran is continuing talks with Saudi Arabia, and described Iran's aim as new regional security arrangements formed by the region's own states without a foreign military presence.

According to Khabar Online, Araghchi told Al Jazeera's "Al-Muqabala" programme that Iran did not target neighbouring countries during the war but struck US targets on their soil, and that some missiles may have strayed from their course. He added that if an attack is repeated, US bases and targets in the region would be on Iran's list of responses. He also cited recent meetings in Tehran with Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani delegations and said the four countries agreed to continue consultations.