Iran has rejected recent U.S. negotiations, saying there will be no talks while Israeli attacks continue. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in comments broadcast on state television Friday.
“Yes, the Americans requested negotiations, and our answer was negative,” Araghchi said. “As long as this aggression continues, there is absolutely no room for talk or diplomacy.”
Araghchi is set to meet with Britain, Germany, France, and the EU’s foreign policy chief Friday. However, he insisted those talks will focus only on Iran’s nuclear program. He said Iran’s missile program is defensive and not open for negotiation.
The standoff comes as Iran and Israel enter the second week of open conflict. The war began on June 13 with Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. According to a U.S.-based Iranian rights group, at least 657 people, including 263 civilians, have been killed in Iran, with over 2,000 wounded.
Source: African news
