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“The Breach Has Not Been Fixed, and It Continues to Influence How Decisions Are Shaped and Executed“ – Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi Says, Reveals Details of Khamenei Attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has revealed that the security vulnerability exposed during the attack on the headquarters of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remains unresolved, warning that the breach continues to shape Iran’s political and security decisions at the highest level.
According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Monday, July 20, 2026, citing Iran International, Araghchi made the disclosure during an interview on the program The Story of the War, where he reflected on the February 28 attack on Khamenei’s headquarters and its lasting impact on the country’s leadership.
The foreign minister disclosed that he was present at the compound when the assault occurred and stressed that the security lapse behind the incident has yet to be addressed, making it an ongoing source of concern for Iran’s political and military establishment.
“The breach has not been fixed, and it continues to influence how decisions are shaped and executed,” Araghchi remarked, emphasizing that the unresolved security failure continues to affect the way critical national decisions are made and implemented.
Recounting the tense moments before the attack, Araghchi said he had just left the headquarters when he asked Ali Asghar Hejazi, the Supreme Leader’s deputy chief of staff, whether Khamenei was still inside the compound. According to him, Hejazi replied that he did not know.
At the time, Araghchi said the two were engaged in discussions on ongoing negotiations and key security matters before the attack unfolded.
Describing the devastating aftermath of the strike, the Iranian foreign minister said:
“Hejazi was pulled from the wreckage, but his secretary died in such a manner that no remains were recovered. The compound was struck three times within seconds.”
His account offers a rare glimpse into the scale of the attack and underscores the continued security concerns facing Iran’s leadership months after the incident, with officials acknowledging that the vulnerability exposed during the assault has yet to be fully resolved.