Iran: We can counter a U.S. ground invasion and won't seek a ceasefire

TL;DR
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready to counter a possible U.S. ground invasion, rejected a ceasefire and any renewed talks with Washington, as U.S.-Israeli strikes persist, with the piece also noting leadership succession rumors following Ayatollah Khamenei's death.
- Iran is 'confident' it could counter a U.S. ground invasion, foreign minister says NBC News
- Iran foreign minister: Not seeking ceasefire, warns U.S. invasion would be 'big disaster for them' CNBC
- Iran's foreign minister denies seeking war with its neighbors NBC News
- Iran seeks to calm Arab neighbors amid war ایران اینترنشنال
- Iranian official tells MS NOW his country is in “defensive mode” as U.S. strikes continue MS NOW
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