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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, March 16 (Xinhua) — Tehran did not request a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, denying U.S. claims that the Islamic Republic had requested a truce.
In a post on social media site X, the Iranian minister called such claims "out of touch with reality." He stated that Iran's armed forces will continue to fight until US President Donald Trump admits that "the illegal war he is imposing on both Americans and Iranians is a mistake and will never be repeated."
Later, speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, A. Araghchi emphasized that any settlement to the conflict must ensure that repeated attacks on Iran are prevented in the future.
"When we say we don't want a ceasefire, it's not because we want to continue the war," the Iranian Foreign Minister explained. "The reason is that this time, the war must end in a way that prevents the enemy from even thinking about repeating their attacks."
A. Araghchi accused Iran's adversaries of attempting to force the country into "unconditional surrender" after they had deployed their full potential. He said that more than two weeks after the conflict began, Iran's adversaries are now turning to countries they once considered hostile and calling on the international community to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian foreign minister noted that Tehran is restricting passage only to its enemies and their allies involved in the conflict.
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