Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran does not want to go to war with the US and Israel and is committed to negotiations, but is prepared for a fight
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during his visit to Lebanon that Iran does not want to go to war with the United States or Israel, is committed to negotiations, but is prepared to deal with any development in the situation.
On Thursday, Araghchi arrived in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, to begin his visit. At a press conference held after his arrival, Araghchi said the main purpose of this visit was to consult with Lebanese government officials on developments in the regional situation.
Araghchi said at a press conference broadcast by Iran's SNN state news agency: "We are fully prepared for any development in the situation. We do not support war, but we are prepared for a fight. We are also ready to negotiate on the basis of mutual benefit and mutual respect. Meaningful negotiations can only begin when the United States recognizes that negotiation and coercion are two different things."
He also pointed out that the threat posed by Israel to the Middle East has never been so great. He emphasized that in the past two years, Israel has attacked seven Middle Eastern countries, parts of Lebanon remain occupied by Israeli forces, and the ceasefire agreement reached in 2025 has been repeatedly violated.
US President Trump said during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit on December 29, 2025, that he would support new strikes against Iran if Iran continues to develop its missile and nuclear programs.
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