INTERNATIONAL — April 1, 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Calls for End to Regional Conflicts, Warns US Against Ground Invasion
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that ending the war in Iran requires halting conflicts across the region, including in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, and urged the US and Israel to cease hostilities permanently. He warned that a US ground invasion would lead to a major defeat with heavy casualties for American forces.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the end of the war in Iran must include the cessation of conflicts across the entire region, encompassing Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said Iran seeks peace throughout the region. He urged the United States and Israel to end hostilities completely and permanently to avoid incurring further losses.
Araghchi warned that a U.S. ground invasion of Iran would result in a major defeat for American forces, with very high casualties.
His remarks underscore Iran's position amid ongoing regional tensions, emphasizing the interconnected nature of conflicts in the Middle East. Araghchi's statements highlight Tehran's demands for a comprehensive resolution rather than isolated ceasefires.
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- Day 32 of Middle East conflict — Iran threatens US tech companies, Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked | CNNedition.cnn.com
However, our recommendation is that they bring this war to a complete and permanent end before facing further damage,” he said, noting <strong>an end to the war must include peace throughout the entire region</strong>.
- Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi: We will not accept a ceasefire, want a complete end to war | investingLiveinvestinglive.com
<strong>We will not accept a ceasefire but rather seek a complete end to the war, not in Iran alone but in the entire region</strong>
- Iran’s Araghchi confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies negotiations - India Todayindiatoday.in
“<strong>We will not accept ceasefire, only end to war,” Araghchi said, indicating Tehran is unwilling to agree to a temporary halt in hostilities without a broader settlement. He added that Iran is seeking a complete cessation of conflict across the region, rather than a limited or short-term truce.</strong>.
- Iran reiterates its conditions for ending the war : Peoples Dispatchpeoplesdispatch.org
<strong>An end to the war against resistance fronts across the region, such as in Lebanon and Iraq, and, Recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz</strong>.
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