Iran Says It Is Open to 'Real Diplomacy' but Ready for 'Apocalyptic War'
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's warning came after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran says it remains open to "real diplomacy" but is prepared for what it described as "apocalyptic war," according to a warning from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported by Al Jazeera.
The statement came after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap that had been proposed to end the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
Araghchi's remarks reflect the dual-track message Tehran has sought to convey amid the conflict: a stated willingness to pursue genuine negotiations, paired with warnings about the scale of confrontation Iran says it is prepared to withstand if diplomacy fails.
The rejection of the proposed roadmap by Washington underscores the difficulty of reaching a negotiated de-escalation, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key point of tension given its importance to international energy markets.
The situation continues to be closely monitored given the potential for disruption to shipping through the strait, one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints.
Sources
- Iran war live: Tehran open to ‘real diplomacy’, ready for ‘apocalyptic war’ — Al Jazeera — All
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