Iran’s Araghchi: No Talks With US, Iran Will Defend Itself Amid War
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells CBS’s Face the Nation that Iran has not sought a cease-fire or negotiations and will defend itself as long as the U.S. pursues what Iran calls an illegal war, while rejecting talks with Washington. He says Iran targets American assets, not civilians, and criticizes U.S. leadership; discusses safe passage for some ships through the Strait of Hormuz and notes ongoing regional tensions. On nuclear matters, he confirms the IAEA-reported stock of about 440 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium remains under rubble with no current plan to recover it, though a future deal could involve diluting it if talks resume. He notes four Americans are held in Evin Prison and defends Iran’s internet access for the interview as a voice for Iranians, adding there is nothing on the table for negotiations at present.
