Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says Iran is prepared for the resumption of hostilities, even if it becomes “doomsday” level conflict. In an interview, he says Iran will “stand firm in the face of any aggression,” addressing reports that the United States may restart bombing operations after the U.S. midterm elections.

NBC News frames Araghchi’s comments in the context of claims that President Donald Trump wants to resume strikes following the elections. Al Jazeera reports the same core message—Araghchi’s warning that Iran is ready for war to resume, including the possibility of a “doomsday war.” Both outlets present the remarks as a public signal of preparedness rather than as a specific description of timing or operational plans.

While the outlets agree on what Araghchi says, they differ mainly in the surrounding emphasis: NBC focuses on reported U.S. political timing, whereas Al Jazeera highlights the “doomsday war” phrasing and its implication of worst-case readiness.