Iran: Iran expects to 'celebrate victory' in the ongoing war with the US and Israel, the country's foreign minister said Monday, denying reports about seeking a ceasefire with Washington. 'We are engaged in a proud resistance and will continue our resistance without doubt,' Abbas Araghchi stated in comments carried by the ISNA News Agency. 'In the coming days, we will celebrate our victory in this war,' he added.

According to Anadolu Agency, the top diplomat denied that Tehran has sent any messages seeking a halt to the ongoing fighting. 'We have sent no messages and have not requested a ceasefire,' Araghchi said. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route for oil tankers, 'is open, and only closed to the enemies.' Araghchi asserted that the war must conclude in a manner that prevents future invasions and attacks on Iran.

The US and Israel have continued joint attacks on Iran since February 28, resulting in approximately 1,300 fatalities, including the death of then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries, which Iran claims are targeting 'US military assets.'