# Iran wants war over, says ceasefire is not enough — top diplomat

https://mins.news/en/item/25462

- TASS, 2026-08-18 19:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174855

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has told mediators in indirect talks with the United States that it rejects a ceasefire and wants the war in the Persian Gulf region ended permanently. He said the confrontation showed the US could not protect even its own bases, while praising Qatar and Pakistan’s mediation.

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