Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that the 'security breach' that led to the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei still exists. He acknowledged that this breach was not limited to the security aspect but extended to influencing the decision-making process within the country.

Araghchi said in an interview with the 'War Story' program aired by Iranian media today (Sunday) that the bombing of the Supreme Leader's headquarters occurred through a security breach, and this breach still exists and affects orientations and decision-making.

He pointed out that the Iranian authorities have prepared plans since the first day of the war to deal with various scenarios, stressing that in the event of targeting the Supreme Leader, it was decided to close the Strait of Hormuz.

He stressed the need not to waste the opportunity for negotiations even if the chance is 10%, as war has its costs, according to him. He added that Tehran agreed to resume negotiations with the United States despite its conviction that war would break out again.

Araghchi stated that state agencies and the armed forces were certain that the military confrontation would resume; therefore, they did not suspend their preparations based on the outcomes of the negotiating track, noting that the Iranian military response began just two hours after the outbreak of war, when Khamenei was killed on February 28 last year during a meeting with a number of military officials.

The Foreign Minister disclosed that the session of the Supreme National Security Council discussing the approval of the memorandum of understanding with the United States lasted from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., while the initial ceasefire was accepted in smaller meetings during which it was not possible to hold a session of the Supreme National Security Council, provided that the basis of any subsequent negotiations is adherence to the clauses of the Iranian proposal consisting of ten items.

He affirmed that the decision to end the war is taken collectively within the Supreme National Security Council and becomes effective after approval by the leadership, considering that stopping the war, which lasted 12 days, was 'the right decision' because it allowed Iran to enhance its military capabilities in the following months.

He announced that Iran made modifications to its missile launch systems during the eight months between the two wars, making its launch capability more sustainable.