Iranian Foreign Minister claims thwarting of alleged U.S. and Israeli plan to destabilize Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the United States and Israel attempted to orchestrate the disintegration of Iran during the fourth day of recent hostilities. Araghchi stated that former U.S. President Donald Trump reached out to leaders in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to facilitate this plan. In response, Araghchi contacted Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and regional Kurdish authorities, warning that any threats emanating from Iraqi territory would trigger a direct Iranian military retaliation. Araghchi asserted that both the Iraqi leadership and Kurdish officials pledged to prevent such actions. Furthermore, he credited Turkey with playing a critical role by engaging in diplomatic discussions with U.S. officials and adopting a firm stance against the alleged plan. These claims regarding the alleged involvement of armed Iranian Kurdish factions remain unverified by independent sources. The Iranian minister provided these details during an interview with journalist Javad Mogouei. No specific evidence was presented to substantiate the claims regarding the telephone calls or the geopolitical strategy described.