Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to Washington on Sunday, February 22, amidst a significant US military deployment in the region. He stated that Iran has the right to defend itself if attacked, and any response to an act of aggression would be justified. Araghchi indicated that while Iranian missiles cannot reach US soil, they would target US bases in the region. Concurrently, he expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with the United States on Iran's nuclear program, citing "good chances" for diplomatic resolution. Araghchi mentioned ongoing negotiations and the development of a draft agreement, with a potential meeting with the US delegation scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.