Iran's Foreign Minister: No Talks with US, Missile Strikes Continue

On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that discussions with the United States are not on the agenda, emphasizing that Iran will continue its missile attacks. This statement follows a U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28 that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which Araghchi described as a bitter experience from previous negotiations.

The attacks have escalated tensions in the Middle East, with Iran responding to the U.S.-Israeli actions by targeting U.S. interests and oil tankers in the region, particularly in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world's crude oil is transported. Araghchi insisted that Iran is acting in self-defense and is prepared to continue its missile strikes as necessary.

Additionally, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi mentioned that Iran is in contact with countries like China, Russia, and France to push for a ceasefire, while French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France and its allies are preparing a defensive mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.