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Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says

Iran says it is ready to resume talks if Washington releases frozen assets and allows oil sales, while warning it can return to war.

  • Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days through mediator Qatar at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, demanding release of frozen assets and the ability to sell its oil.
  • Ambassador Mike Waltz to the United Nations rejected the proposal as a 'cynical attempt' to secure concessions, citing Tehran's previous violations of a memorandum of understanding signed in June that collapsed within days.
  • Trump earlier this week stated he was weighing whether to 'annihilate' Iran or reach an agreement, publicly linking a potential deal's timing to the November midterm elections.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told moderator Kristen Welker that Washington's rejection had not been formally communicated to Tehran through mediators, while warning diplomacy remains possible alongside war preparation.
  • Tehran dismissed concerns over U.S. midterm elections, emphasizing national interests remain paramount, while Washington maintains all options including military action remain on the table.
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Tehran is ready for any developments with Washington, including a new military conflict, stated Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Arakchi. "We are fully prepared if a new wave of aggression begins. We stand for any aggression, even if it is a war of the day. At the same time, we are ready for diplomatic negotiations. President Trump's choice," said the Minister in an interview with the NBC channel, delivers RIA News. Diplatt stressed that the likel…

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According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran would have reason to distrust further talks, but insisted that it will continue to seek an agreement

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NBC News broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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