Iran Rejects Ceasefire or Talks Claims as Foreign Minister Defends
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi firmly denied President Donald Trump's assertion that Tehran is seeking a ceasefire, stating instead that the nation remains prepared to defend itself indefinitely. Speaking on Sunday (local time), Mr. Araqči characterized American military operations as an "illegal war" and vowed continued resistance against US strikes in Israel and Jordan until such actions cease.
Key Points
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1Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi explicitly rejected claims that Tehran is seeking a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States.
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2Araghчи stated Iran will continue its military defense indefinitely until it deems victory possible, dismissing current US actions as an 'unlawful war'.
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3"We have neither sought truce nor talks," was confirmed by Araghchi in response to President Trump's assertions regarding Iranian intentions.
Developments
Perspectives
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has declared that Iran is neither seeking a ceasefire nor negotiations.
— [Mar 16, 03:24] Timesofoman"We have never sought truce or talks," says Iranian FM. Tehran will continue military action until the US ends what he called an 'illegal war'.
— [Mar 15, 17:08] Politika.rsIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi rejected US President Donald Trump's claims of seeking negotiations or ceasefire offers. He defended Tehran's military strikes on Gulf-based American assets as necessary self-defense against an "illegal war."