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Iran urges US to pursue diplomacy, warns military approach futile
Iran's Foreign Minister has called on the United States to engage in diplomatic negotiations and meet Tehran's demands to resolve ongoing tensions. Abbas Araghchi emphasized that military escalation and additional sanctions will not resolve the conflict.
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Iran has renewed its call for diplomatic engagement with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserting that military solutions and economic pressure will not resolve the bilateral dispute.
"The conflict with Iran will not be resolved through military means, nor by intensifying sanctions," Araghchi told Iran's state news agency IRNA, underlining Tehran's position that dialogue remains the only viable path forward.
The statement reflects Iran's longstanding argument that escalatory measures, including military posturing and additional economic restrictions, have consistently failed to achieve lasting political outcomes in the region. Instead, Iranian officials have maintained that substantive negotiations addressing Tehran's core concerns are essential for de-escalation.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over a range of issues, including nuclear negotiations and regional security concerns. Iran has previously laid out specific demands that it contends must be addressed as preconditions for meaningful diplomatic progress.
Iranian officials have repeatedly emphasized their willingness to engage constructively with the international community, provided such engagement respects Iran's sovereignty and addresses legitimate security interests.