Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran will determine the conclusion of the current conflict, which he claims was initiated by the United States and Israel. He asserted on X that Iran has learned from two decades of US military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, enabling a "Decentralized Mosaic Defense" strategy. Araqchi further claimed that bombings in Iran's capital do not diminish its capacity to wage war. This declaration follows reports of explosions in Iran, Israel, and other Middle Eastern nations, with Tehran launching missiles and drones at Israel and US military bases in response to Saturday's attacks by the US and Israel.