Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed that negotiations with the United States are no longer on Iran’s agenda, ruling out a resumption of dialogue with Washington in the near future.
In an interview with the American network PBS, Araqchi stated, “The issue of dialogue or negotiations with the Americans will not return to our agenda again, because we have had a very bitter experience negotiating with them.”
He also noted that everyone is awaiting the speeches and positions of the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, which will be announced later.
‘Missile Launches Will Continue as Long as Necessary’
The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that missile launches are ongoing, explaining, “Our missile launches are continuing, and we are prepared to continue missile attacks against them as long as necessary and whenever it is required.”
Araqchi asserted that the initial American plan for aggression had failed, explaining that Washington believed it could achieve regime change and a swift victory within two or three days, but it did not succeed. He added that other plans being tested have also failed.
Accusations of Targeting Civilians
The Iranian minister stressed that the United States is indiscriminately targeting civilians and infrastructure, stating that the attacks have struck residential areas, hospitals, and schools, in addition to other infrastructure.
He further claimed that the United States is responsible for the deaths of 168 schoolgirls in the city of Minab, explaining that they were in their classrooms when they were killed by the American aggression.
‘Confusion in the American Position’
In this context, Araqchi added that Washington is clearly confused and that he does not believe it has a realistic end in sight to the war, given the contradiction between its words and actions.
He also noted that the impact of the attacks has begun to be reflected in global oil prices, emphasizing that the United States has failed to achieve its objectives since the beginning of the war and, after ten days, appears to have no clear goal.
Source: Iranian media (edite dby Al-Manar)