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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, January 13 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared for war but remains open to dialogue. This statement follows US President Donald Trump's remarks that the American military is considering "very tough options" against Iran amid recent unrest in the country.
On January 12, in an interview with Al Jazeera, A. Araghchi stated: "If Washington wants to try the military option, which it has already tried before, we are ready for it." The Iranian Foreign Minister also expressed hope that the United States will choose dialogue.
He noted that contacts with US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff “continued before and after the protests and are still ongoing.”
A. Araghchi's interview preceded D. Trump's threats to resort to "some very tough options," including possible military action against Iran, in response to the "suppression" of the protests. On January 11, D. Trump told reporters that Iranian officials had contacted the United States to propose negotiations, adding that "preparations are underway for a meeting." –0–
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