US EditionIran is 'confident' it could counter a U.S. ground invasion, foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is confident it can repel a U.S. ground invasion and refuses further talks after prior attacks disrupted negotiations.
- In a Thursday video interview from Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is ready to confront a U.S. ground invasion and will not negotiate with President Donald Trump.
- After a sweeping Saturday attack by U.S. and Israeli forces, Araghchi said talks in Geneva last Thursday were interrupted and he has had no communication with envoys since last week.
- Araghchi highlighted the civilian toll, saying 171 children were killed and blamed American and Israeli militaries, while the U.S. military is investigating a Minab elementary school strike; he added that Iran awaits invaders, confident a ground invasion would be disastrous for them.
- Araghchi said `There are many rumors around, but you know, we have to wait for the Assembly of Experts to choose a new supreme leader`, noting the process could take longer due to the conflict.
- Framing outcomes in military terms, Araghchi said `there is no winner in this war` and emphasized distrust of U.S. talks, citing no positive negotiation experience.
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