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Iran Confirms Message Exchange With US Via Intermediaries, Rules Out Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed that messages have been exchanged with the United States through intermediaries but stressed these do not constitute negotiations or dialogue. He stated Iran does not seek war but wants the conflict to end in a way that prevents its repetition, explicitly rejecting a ceasefire. Araghchi emphasized Iran's policy is continued resistance and defense, with no plans for holding talks with Washington. His comments follow US claims of negotiations and come after recent military attacks and Iran's control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: Iran-US Message Exchange via Intermediaries, No Direct Talks

  • Messages exchanged via intermediaries
  • Iran warns US against attacks
  • No negotiations planned
  • Iran seeks end to war on its terms
  • Studying new Strait of Hormuz arrangements
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Iran says messages exchanged with US through intermediaries, but no talks held

Iran's FM confirms messages exchanged with US through intermediaries but denies any negotiations, stating Iran seeks to end the war on its own terms.

"We did not begin this war and want an end to it, however, in a way that it is not repeated. - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, March 26

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks on the country late last month.

He made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV on Wednesday (local time).

"Since a few days ago, the American side has started sending different messages through different intermediaries. When messages are relayed to us through friendly countries and we, in response, declare our positions or issue the necessary warnings, it is called neither negotiation nor dialogue. There has merely been an exchange of messages through our friends, and we have repeated our principled positions," Araghchi said.

He added that in some messages, Iran warned the United States against attacking its infrastructure, which caused Washington to withdraw its warning to strike Iranian power plants within 48 hours, reports Xinhua news agency.

Araghchi said that Iran does not seek war, stressing "We did not begin this war and want an end to it, however, in a way that it is not repeated."

He noted that Iran does not want a ceasefire as it would be a repetition of the same "vicious circle" of negotiation, war, and truce, emphasising that "We want an end to this war on our own terms."

Araghchi said that Iran's current policy is to continue resistance and defend the country, and there is no plan for holding negotiations.

On the Strait of Hormuz, he noted that the waterway is considered part of the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, adding that Iran is studying "new arrangements for safe passage through the strait."

The Iranian foreign minister's remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed that Tehran is negotiating with the United States and wants a deal to end the war.

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran responded by launching waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the Middle East, and exercising tight control over the Strait of Hormuz, not allowing safe passage by vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the United States.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The US and Israel started this war by attacking first. Iran is right to defend itself on its own terms. The world needs to see the double standards in how conflicts are reported. #StandForSovereignty
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David E
While I understand Iran's position, the statement "no plan for holding negotiations" is concerning. A complete refusal to talk can escalate things further. A ceasefire, even if temporary, could save civilian lives. Just my two cents.
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Arjun K
Trump says they are negotiating, Iran says they are just exchanging messages. Someone is not telling the full truth. This back-and-forth through intermediaries is how wars get prolonged. Direct dialogue is needed, however difficult.
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Shreya B
India has good relations with both Iran and the US. Maybe our diplomats can play a constructive role as a neutral intermediary? We have a stake in regional stability. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
The control of the Strait of Hormuz is the key issue here. It's a global chokepoint. Iran studying "new arrangements" sounds like a major red flag for international shipping. This could get much worse very quickly.

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