WorldIran open to diplomatic solution to conflict but remains ready to defend itself, minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is ready to negotiate with the United States for a just resolution of the ongoing conflict, while remaining determined to defend itself. He said Tehran would give diplomacy another chance if it saw strong evidence of a sincere US desire for a just and honorable permanent end to the conflict. Araghchi added that Donald Trump made mistaken assumptions about Iran when entering the war, and warned that repeating the error would bring a far more painful outcome.
Iran open to diplomatic solution to conflict but remains ready to defend itself, minister says