Conflict With US Can’t Be Solved by Military Action — Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States cannot be resolved through military action, insisting that negotiations remain the only path toward a lasting settlement.

Araghchi made the statement on Sunday while addressing a gathering of foreign ambassadors, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict appeared to have reached an impasse.

He warned, however, that Iran would respond more forcefully if the United States and its allies resumed military operations against the country.

“If our enemies again choose the path of military confrontation, our response will be stronger than before,” Araghchi said, according to AFP.

He added that neither military action nor new sanctions would provide a solution to the dispute, arguing that negotiations based on fairness and justice were necessary to end the conflict.

The latest comments came amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington following months of military confrontation and diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a permanent resolution.

Iran and the United States had agreed in June on a Memorandum of Understanding intended to provide a framework for resolving the conflict. However, the agreement later collapsed amid disagreements, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz.

The strategic waterway has remained a major point of contention. Iran has sought greater control over shipping through the strait since the conflict began, while the United States has opposed restrictions on commercial vessels.

Iranian and US officials also held indirect discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last week as mediators attempted to revive diplomacy.

Tehran reportedly presented conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal while leaving open the possibility of further negotiations or renewed military action.

The United States has not carried out strikes against Iran since September 1, according to the latest report.

Despite the diplomatic deadlock, Tehran continues to signal that it is prepared for further confrontation if attacked, while maintaining that negotiations offer the only route to ending the conflict.

The developments have heightened uncertainty over whether diplomatic efforts can prevent a return to large-scale military operations between the two countries.