Iran Ready to Defend Itself for as Long as It Takes: Foreign Minister
18:20 15.03.2026 (Updated: 19:03 15.03.2026)
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Iran ready to defend itself for as long as it takes — Foreign minister
Iran is prepared to continue defending itself for as long as needed and is not asking for a ceasefire or negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS, outlining Tehran’s position amid the ongoing conflict.
Key statements:
◻ There are currently no proposals on the table between the United States and Iran
◻ During earlier talks with Washington, Iran was willing to make concessions demonstrating it had no intention of developing nuclear weapons
◻ Enriched uranium remains under the rubble of nuclear facilities destroyed by US strikes and could theoretically be recovered under IAEA supervision, though there are currently no plans to do so
◻ Iran is ready to discuss ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with other countries
Iran is prepared to continue defending itself for as long as needed and is not asking for a ceasefire or negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS, outlining Tehran’s position amid the ongoing conflict.
Key statements:
◻ There are currently no proposals on the table between the United States and Iran
◻ During earlier talks with Washington, Iran was willing to make concessions demonstrating it had no intention of developing nuclear weapons
◻ Enriched uranium remains under the rubble of nuclear facilities destroyed by US strikes and could theoretically be recovered under IAEA supervision, though there are currently no plans to do so
◻ Iran is ready to discuss ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with other countries
