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Araghchi dismissed the notion of the Islamic Republic entering negotiations with any party aimed at cessation of the Israeli regime’s aggression, which started on June 13 and was completely unprovoked and unlawful, amid Iran-US indirect nuclear negotiations.
“We do not accept a cease-fire because a cease-fire is the product of negotiations or the result of an agreement between two parties to halt operations following dialogue and discussion,” the foreign minister said.
“We do not accept any cease-fire or halt in operations that implies an agreed-upon arrangement.”
Araghchi said Iran has “serious doubts” concerning the Israeli regime’s commitment to cessation of its aggression, given its past record, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.
He, however, asserted that Iran is not Lebanon, and any breach will be met with a swift and decisive response from the Iranian armed forces.
Araghchi also touched on the potential of resuming talks with the United States, which were abruptly shelved following the Israeli aggression on June 13.
“Whether we will specifically return to talks with the United States is under review and depends on our national interests,” he asserted.
However, Araghchi asserted that there is no talk of negotiations at the moment, noting that the words of the US president must not be taken too seriously.