Abbas Araghchi on Friday said there is “no military solution” to issues involving Iran and urged the United States to pursue serious negotiations instead of pressure tactics and threats. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi after attending a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers, the Iranian diplomat said Tehran remains deeply skeptical of Washington’s intentions due to past experiences and continuing tensions between the two countries.

During the briefing, Araghchi claimed the United States turned to negotiations only after failing to achieve its objectives through conflict and pressure against Iran. He stated that the primary obstacle to diplomacy remained the lack of trust between the two sides, asserting that Iran had multiple reasons not to trust the US. At the same time, he maintained that Americans could trust Iran’s commitments and intentions. The comments came amid renewed global focus on Middle East tensions, sanctions, and stalled diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns.

The Iranian foreign minister also referred to the existence of what he described as a “shaky” ceasefire, saying Tehran continues to support diplomacy despite ongoing hostility. According to Araghchi, Iran has repeatedly resisted sanctions, threats, and external pressure while insisting that the country would only respond to “the language of respect.” He stressed that the Iranian people would not bow to coercion and reiterated that military confrontation would not produce a lasting solution to disputes involving the Islamic Republic.

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The remarks were made on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, where regional security, global economic cooperation, and geopolitical conflicts featured prominently in discussions. Relations between Iran and the United States have remained strained for years over sanctions, nuclear negotiations, and military tensions in the Gulf region. Recent diplomatic exchanges and public statements from Iranian officials suggest Tehran is continuing to push for negotiations while simultaneously warning against further escalation or external pressure.

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