Araghchi insisted that no military action or new sanctions can resolve the 7 month conflict, which he described as an illegal and unjust war, as current negotiations have reached an impasse. While he outlined a proposal to restore security in the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days, he warned that Tehran is more prepared than before to deliver a response more decisive than in the past if attacked again.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Rejects Military Solution as US Peace Talks Hit Impasse
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told diplomats in Tehran on Sunday that the era of “wasting time and dictating demands is over” and demanded a “dignified diplomatic solution” to end the war with the United States. Araghchi rejected assertions from Washington that members of the Iranian delegation had been expelled from the U.S., stating the officials departed according to their own schedule.
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