Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged a security breach that facilitated the US and Israeli strikes on February 28, which resulted in the deaths of several Iranian political and military leaders, noting that the breach may still be ongoing.

Araghchi spoke of possible security failures ahead of the war his country fought with the United States and Israel, indicating that important government and military meetings may have been compromised.

The Iranian foreign minister, in an interview excerpts of which were published in Iranian media on Sunday, recounted his experience on the first day of the war on February 28.

Araghchi said that several key political and military decision-making bodies were holding meetings simultaneously with the targeting of the airstrikes on Tehran.

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A number of senior Iranian political and military officials were killed on the first day of the war, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Araghchi explained that on the morning of that day (February 28), he met with the director of the office of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to brief him on the latest developments in the negotiations with the United States.

Araghchi, referring to Israel and the United States, said, 'The critical point, from my perspective, is that they were aware of these meetings.'

He added, 'This may indicate a security breach that existed and may still exist.'

He continued that the problem was not limited to breaches.

Araghchi explained, 'Sometimes it may involve influencing the direction of decision-making processes,' adding, 'I do not wish to elaborate further on that publicly.'

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