Iran has announced that it will engage in talks with the United States only if Washington stops what Tehran describes as provocative actions and threats. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through an official post on the ministry’s Telegram account. He said Iran is ready to continue discussions once the US abandons its expansionist approach and hostile rhetoric.

The post also emphasized that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any threat, underscoring both military readiness and diplomatic openness. Araghchi made these remarks during his visit to Turkey, where he met with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, Araghchi reiterated that Iran did not initiate the ongoing conflict and warned that if the United States breaks the ceasefire and resumes attacks, Iran is fully prepared to respond. The statement reflects Tehran’s dual stance of deterrence and conditional willingness for dialogue.