INTERNATIONAL — March 16, 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Denies Requesting Ceasefire or Talks with US
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that Tehran has ever sought a ceasefire or negotiations with the US, blaming President Trump for choosing war despite prior talks. Experts cited say the conflict burdens the US and Israel more, prompting advice for withdrawal.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has never requested a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States.
Araghchi's remarks followed US President Donald Trump's comments that Iran wants an agreement but that the conditions are not good enough. In an interview with CBS News, Araghchi said: "We see no reason why we should talk to the Americans, because we were talking to them when they decided to attack us."
He added: "This is a war that President Trump and the United States have chosen, and we will continue to defend ourselves."
According to experts cited by Bakhtar News, the consequences of the war affect America and the Israeli occupying regime more than Iran. They noted rising reactions in America, with some of Trump's advisors reportedly urging him to declare victory and withdraw from the conflict.
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Single source (Bakhtar News) provides direct, on-record quotes from named official Abbas Araghchi in a specific, checkable CBS News interview; also references BBC. Core claim of the statements is attributable and verifiable.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Bakhtar News: "Israeli occupying regime" - pejorative label framing Israel negatively; "consequences of this war affect America and the Israeli occupying regime more than Iran" - presents biased expert opinion favoring Iran; "realizing they won't win this war" - implies US defeat with advocacy framing.
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