Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has voiced Tehran’s concerns regarding any United States military presence in areas neighboring Iran. Speaking in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized the sensitivities surrounding this issue for the Iranian government. He did not specify which countries constitute the “surrounding region,” but the statement clearly signals Iran’s opposition to increased US military activity nearby. This reiteration comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and diplomatic efforts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. The Iranian official’s comments reflect a longstanding policy of opposing foreign military intervention in the Middle East. Further details regarding the scope of these concerns were not immediately available from IRNA, the state news agency.