Iran Warns of ‘Stronger’ Response to Any Attack, Keeps Door Open for Diplomacy
At a glance
- Iran's Foreign Minister says there is no military solution to the conflict with the US.
- Tehran warns its response will be "stronger than before" if it is attacked.
- The Strait of Hormuz could reopen in a week if the US accepts Iran's seven conditions.
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Tensions between the US and Iran persist, with Tehran calling for a diplomatic solution through "transparent and fair negotiations". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of a "stronger" military response to any new attack, while also stating that new US sanctions are ineffective. A key point of contention is the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it will not reopen until seven conditions are met. The US, in turn, insists that any potential agreement must also address Iran's nuclear program. Indirect talks have reportedly taken place through mediators.
Latest development
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while the door for diplomacy with the US remains open, any new attack would be met with a response "stronger than before". He asserted that the US has failed on both military and diplomatic fronts.
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جنگ کا کوئی فوجی حل نہیں؛ حملہ ہوا تو جواب پہلے سے زیادہ سخت ہوگا، ایران کا امریکا کو دوٹوک جواب
ایران کے وزیر خارجہ عباس عراقچی نے کہا ہے کہ امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان جاری تنازع کا کوئی فوجی حل نہیں ہے اور مسئلے کو مذاکرات کے ذریعے ہی حل کیا جاسکتا ہے۔
The role of mediators like Qatar and Pakistan is crucial for de-escalation. This diplomatic back-channel is an important safeguard against miscalculation that could lead to a much larger conflict in the region.