Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday (Oct 31) called US Vice President JD Vance's letter to Tehran a "positive step" towards dialogue. However, he said Iran has no plans to hold talks with American officials for now.&nbsp;Speaking to Qatar-based Al Jazeera, Araghchi said Washington's attempt to start a dialogue was a positive move. He confirmed that Iran had received Vance's letter and discussed it in high-level meetings.&nbsp;“The American side’s attempt to open the door to dialogue and understanding more broadly is a positive step," he said.&nbsp;"The message from American Vice President JD Vance has been carefully reviewed and discussed in high-level meetings," Araghchi added.&nbsp;However, Araghchi said Iran was not planning to meet US officials.&nbsp;"Currently, there are no plans for meetings with American officials, and any speculation to the contrary is merely media assumption," he said, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA.&nbsp;"Under current circumstances, Iran sees no necessity for a meeting with the Americans; Iran's conditions are clear, and consultations regarding them are ongoing among mediators," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bloc-holds-symbolic-public-impeachment-of-cec-gyanesh-kumar-lists-6-charges-1793448002987">INDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, lists 6 charges | Watch</a><h3>Iran lists conditions for talks with US</h3>Araghchi said Iran's conditions for talks included lifting sanctions imposed after the Islamabad memorandum and reducing US forces in the region.&nbsp;“Our conditions include lifting the sanctions imposed following the Islamabad memorandum and reducing US forces in the region," he told Al Jazeera. "We demand the restoration of oil waivers and the release of all our frozen funds, including those held in Qatar."&nbsp;He also said Iran had reached an arrangement through mediators to reduce the implementation of its proposal to two days.&nbsp;The top diplomat warned that Washington would make another mistake if its aim behind sending the letter was to create divisions.&nbsp;"If Washington's objective in sending the message is to sow discord, this would be yet another misstep, adding to America's previous errors," he said.<h3>Khamenei warns of response to any attack</h3>Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei met senior commanders of the country's armed forces on Saturday and issued instructions on how to respond to possible threats, IRNA reported.&nbsp;He called for an “immediate, effective response without geographical limitations” to any enemy threat.“If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for their end,” he said.&nbsp;Khamenei also called for strengthening the armed forces and ensuring that personnel receive the support they need.

Araghchi described JD Vance's letter a positive step towards dialogue but said Tehran has no plans to meet American officials for now, while stressing that sanctions relief and a reduction in US forces in the region remain key conditions for talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday (Oct 31) called US Vice President JD Vance's letter to Tehran a "positive step" towards dialogue. However, he said Iran has no plans to hold talks with American officials for now. Speaking to Qatar-based Al Jazeera, Araghchi said Washington's attempt to start a dialogue was a positive move. He confirmed that Iran had received Vance's letter and discussed it in high-level meetings. “The American side’s attempt to open the door to dialogue and understanding more broadly is a positive step," he said. "The message from American Vice President JD Vance has been carefully reviewed and discussed in high-level meetings," Araghchi added. However, Araghchi said Iran was not planning to meet US officials. "Currently, there are no plans for meetings with American officials, and any speculation to the contrary is merely media assumption," he said, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA. "Under current circumstances, Iran sees no necessity for a meeting with the Americans; Iran's conditions are clear, and consultations regarding them are ongoing among mediators," he added. Also Read: INDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, lists 6 charges | Watch Iran lists conditions for talks with US Araghchi said Iran's conditions for talks included lifting sanctions imposed after the Islamabad memorandum and reducing US forces in the region. “Our conditions include lifting the sanctions imposed following the Islamabad memorandum and reducing US forces in the region," he told Al Jazeera. "We demand the restoration of oil waivers and the release of all our frozen funds, including those held in Qatar." He also said Iran had reached an arrangement through mediators to reduce the implementation of its proposal to two days. The top diplomat warned that Washington would make another mistake if its aim behind sending the letter was to create divisions. "If Washington's objective in sending the message is to sow discord, this would be yet another misstep, adding to America's previous errors," he said. Khamenei warns of response to any attack Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei met senior commanders of the country's armed forces on Saturday and issued instructions on how to respond to possible threats, IRNA reported. He called for an “immediate, effective response without geographical limitations” to any enemy threat. “If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for their end,” he said. Khamenei also called for strengthening the armed forces and ensuring that personnel receive the support they need.

Araghchi described JD Vance's letter a positive step towards dialogue but said Tehran has no plans to meet American officials for now, while stressing that sanctions relief and a reduction in US forces in the region remain key conditions for talks.

Iran's Araghchi calls Vance's letter a 'positive step' but rules out US talks for now

Iran is continuing talks with intermediaries on a proposal to end its war with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the plan could be implemented in less than a week if the necessary arrangements are made.&nbsp;In a post on X, Araghchi said Tehran remained committed to diplomatic efforts while keeping its military prepared.&nbsp;“While our Brave Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend the Homeland, Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed,” he wrote.&nbsp;“We remain in close and ongoing contact with intermediaries to review ideas that can ensure implementation of our 7-Day Plan in even less than a week,” he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">While our Brave Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend the Homeland, Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed.

We remain in close and ongoing contact with intermediaries to review ideas that can ensure implementation of our 7-Day Plan in even less than a week.&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://x.com/araghchi/status/2115487357604413753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Iran warns of economic fallout from fresh attacks</h3>Earlier on Wednesday, Araghchi warned that another Israeli-led military attack could have serious consequences for international energy markets.&nbsp;“Devastating impact on int'l markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in Persian Gulf region remains major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers,” he wrote on X, referring to discussions at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Moscow.&nbsp;The warning came as tensions remained high between Iran and Israel. Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has vowed to topple Iran’s government. The two countries have engaged in direct warfare for the first time in their history after decades of hostility.&nbsp;The conflict began in February following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and renewed attacks remain a concern as regional tensions continue.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-macron-his-wife-face-setback-in-defamation-case-against-us-influencer-1793209905737">French President Macron, his wife face setback in defamation case against US influencer</a><h3>European gas prices cross €100</h3>European natural gas prices climbed above €100 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday, reaching their highest level since 2022. The increase was driven by concerns over the Middle East conflict and the need to replenish gas reserves ahead of winter.&nbsp;At around 1455 GMT, Dutch TTF futures, the benchmark for European gas prices, rose by more than 4 per cent to €100.45 per megawatt-hour.&nbsp;Prices remain well below the peak of €345 per megawatt-hour recorded in March 2022 during the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;The latest rise reflects concerns that the United States could launch fresh strikes against Iran after next week’s midterm elections, potentially prompting Tehran to retaliate against energy infrastructure across the Gulf.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel’s election has added to uncertainty over the future course of the regional conflict, with voters weighing in on Netanyahu’s right-wing government amid threats of renewed military action.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and is in close contact with intermediaries to advance efforts to end the war with the US.

Iran is continuing talks with intermediaries on a proposal to end its war with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the plan could be implemented in less than a week if the necessary arrangements are made. In a post on X, Araghchi said Tehran remained committed to diplomatic efforts while keeping its military prepared. “While our Brave Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend the Homeland, Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed,” he wrote. “We remain in close and ongoing contact with intermediaries to review ideas that can ensure implementation of our 7-Day Plan in even less than a week,” he added.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and is in close contact with intermediaries to advance efforts to end the war with the US.

Iran in talks with mediators on 7-day plan; Araghchi says Tehran giving diplomacy a chance

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday dismissed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's insinuation that Iran had a role in a so-called “incident” near the RAF Fairford air base. He accused the UK of “barking up the wrong tree” and showed the irony that the supposed suspects were released after being arrested in connection with a supposed “terror attack”.“PM Bur”nham says the UK Government ‘can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part’ in the RAF Fairford incident.“I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all.”“You're barking up the wrong tree.”wrote Iranian Foreign Minister Arghachi in a post on the social media platform X.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the suspected terror plot “clearly involved the hands of a foreign actor,” after Trump said the suspects “might be” connected to Iran.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senate-democrats-block-stock-trading-ban-bill-voter-id-rules-1790850368249">US Senate Democrats block insider stock trading ban bill over voter ID rules</a>The Iranian embassy in London has categorically denied any involvement, calling the claims "unfounded and malicious speculations".British Police on Monday released the five accused on bail, arrested in relation to suspicion of explosives offences and preparing to commit a terrorist act under UK counter-terrorism legislation. In a surprising turn of events, the BBC reported that one of the men arrested was the first 999 caller. According to British Media, all of them were London-based, were in their mid-20s and were arrested on Sunday near the Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire with “three suspicious white vans”.US President Donald Trump also expressed his surprise at the suspects being released, saying, “I wouldn’t have done that.”

Iran’s foreign minister rejected claims linking Tehran to the RAF Fairford incident after UK police released five suspects on bail.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday dismissed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's insinuation that Iran had a role in a so-called “incident” near the RAF Fairford air base. He accused the UK of “barking up the wrong tree” and showed the irony that the supposed suspects were released after being arrested in connection with a supposed “terror attack”. “PM Bur”nham says the UK Government ‘can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part’ in the RAF Fairford incident. “I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all.” “You're barking up the wrong tree.” wrote Iranian Foreign Minister Arghachi in a post on the social media platform X. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the suspected terror plot “clearly involved the hands of a foreign actor,” after Trump said the suspects “might be” connected to Iran. Also Read: US Senate Democrats block insider stock trading ban bill over voter ID rules The Iranian embassy in London has categorically denied any involvement, calling the claims "unfounded and malicious speculations". British Police on Monday released the five accused on bail, arrested in relation to suspicion of explosives offences and preparing to commit a terrorist act under UK counter-terrorism legislation. In a surprising turn of events, the BBC reported that one of the men arrested was the first 999 caller. According to British Media, all of them were London-based, were in their mid-20s and were arrested on Sunday near the Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire with “three suspicious white vans”. US President Donald Trump also expressed his surprise at the suspects being released, saying, “I wouldn’t have done that.”

Iran’s foreign minister rejected claims linking Tehran to the RAF Fairford incident after UK police released five suspects on bail.

Iran says UK ‘Barking up the wrong tree' linking Iran to RAF Fairford incident

Iran on Tuesday (Sept 29) threatened attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security was not guaranteed, as Tehran awaited a formal US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the country’s parliament speaker, issued the warning.&nbsp;"In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaranteed, no infrastructure will remain safe," Ghalibaf said, according to a video released by Iranian state television.&nbsp;The statement came after US President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s proposal. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected Washington to send a formal response on Tuesday.Araghchi said Qatari intermediaries had discussed ideas with Iran and would raise the matter with US officials before conveying Washington’s final response.&nbsp;"The Qataris hope this will be done by tomorrow," Araghchi said late Monday while speaking in New York during the UN General Assembly.&nbsp;"The current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz, and the reopening of the strait is contingent upon the fulfilment of certain conditions that we have communicated to the other side," he added.<h3>Iran’s conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz</h3>Last week, Araghchi held discussions in New York with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.Iran has demanded a seven-day ceasefire across the Middle East, including Lebanon, where its ally Hezbollah is regularly bombarded by Israel, as a condition for ending its blockade.&nbsp;Tehran is also seeking the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade on its ports.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-assembly-withdraws-bills-on-mlas-salaries-and-allowances-passes-pension-amendment-1790677215182">J&amp;K assembly withdraws bills on MLAs’ salaries and allowances, passes pension amendment</a><h3>IRGC rejects US claim that Hormuz remains open</h3>Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards rejected the US claim that the Strait of Hormuz remains open."The US claim that it remains open is false," said spokesperson Hossein Mohebi.&nbsp;"Sneaking a few hundred barrels of oil through under the cover of darkness -- with transponders turned off and at great cost -- does not constitute the strait being open," he said.&nbsp;"A truly open strait is one where, as in the past, at least 125 vessels would pass through daily, transporting a minimum of 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products.&nbsp;Iran has maintained a blockade on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in late February following US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Before the conflict, the shipping route carried a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

Iran has warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if its security is not guaranteed, as Tehran awaits a US response on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran on Tuesday (Sept 29) threatened attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security was not guaranteed, as Tehran awaited a formal US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the country’s parliament speaker, issued the warning. "In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaranteed, no infrastructure will remain safe," Ghalibaf said, according to a video released by Iranian state television. The statement came after US President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s proposal. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected Washington to send a formal response on Tuesday. Araghchi said Qatari intermediaries had discussed ideas with Iran and would raise the matter with US officials before conveying Washington’s final response. "The Qataris hope this will be done by tomorrow," Araghchi said late Monday while speaking in New York during the UN General Assembly. "The current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz, and the reopening of the strait is contingent upon the fulfilment of certain conditions that we have communicated to the other side," he added. Iran’s conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz Last week, Araghchi held discussions in New York with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iran has demanded a seven-day ceasefire across the Middle East, including Lebanon, where its ally Hezbollah is regularly bombarded by Israel, as a condition for ending its blockade. Tehran is also seeking the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade on its ports. Also Read: J&K assembly withdraws bills on MLAs’ salaries and allowances, passes pension amendment IRGC rejects US claim that Hormuz remains open Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards rejected the US claim that the Strait of Hormuz remains open. "The US claim that it remains open is false," said spokesperson Hossein Mohebi. "Sneaking a few hundred barrels of oil through under the cover of darkness -- with transponders turned off and at great cost -- does not constitute the strait being open," he said. "A truly open strait is one where, as in the past, at least 125 vessels would pass through daily, transporting a minimum of 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products. Iran has maintained a blockade on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in late February following US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Before the conflict, the shipping route carried a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

Iran has warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if its security is not guaranteed, as Tehran awaits a US response on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns ‘no infrastructure will remain safe’ if its security is not guaranteed as it awaits US response on Hormuz plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (Sep 27) said that Tehran was “fully prepared” for the war to be resumed, even if it came to a “doomsday war”. While he said that Iran is ready for diplomacy, he said that it is up to US President Donald Trump to choose. This comes a day after Trump said that he is rejecting a seven-day peace proposal sent by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has remained under blockade, disrupting maritime transit and sending oil prices to record highs across the world.“We are fully prepared for the war to be resumed. And I repeat, we stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war,” Araghchi told NBC in an interview on Sunday (Sep 27).“But at the same time, we are ready; we stand ready for diplomacy,” he added. “It is up to President Trump to choose. He wanted unconditional surrender in the previous war in two days. And now it’s been eight months that they are fighting with no results. A new aggression would be certainly the same.”<h2>‘Always hope for diplomacy’</h2>The Iranian minister said that while “there is always hope for diplomacy”, Iranians have “no reason” to engage with the Trump administration once again due to their actions for the last two years.“You know, in 2025 they offered negotiations. We accepted, and we engaged in the negotiation. And then in the middle of negotiations, they attacked us,” Araghchi said. “Eight months later, in 2026, February, again they offered negotiation. Again we accepted, and again they attacked us right in the middle of negotiations.”He further continued that the US offered negotiations for a deal again, which Iran accepted. “We had three months of negotiations. And it took only two weeks for them to violate a deal, which they had signed themselves. So if you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy. But I’m still trying diplomacy because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace,” he said.<h2>Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal</h2>Araghchi described the latest seven-day proposal sent by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as “a very reasonable plan on the table.” A day earlier, Trump told reporters at the White House that he rejects the proposal, adding that Iranians want to immediately make a deal because they were losing the war “badly”.Speaking on Trump’s rejection of the plan, Araghchi said, “If they reject it with no reason, this is their fault. And I have to say that although we heard from President Trump that he’s rejecting this deal, but we are still waiting for an official response through the mediators.”“If they are serious that they want a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, now there is the possibility. We have offered this seven-day plan,” Araghchi said.When asked whether he trusts Trump, Araghchi responded, “Well, we trust ourselves. We are ready for diplomacy. We are ready for war at the same time. They had tested us in both cases.”

Iran says it is ready for renewed war but remains open to diplomacy as Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal, leaving the strategic waterway’s reopening uncertain amid rising tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (Sep 27) said that Tehran was “fully prepared” for the war to be resumed, even if it came to a “doomsday war”. While he said that Iran is ready for diplomacy, he said that it is up to US President Donald Trump to choose. This comes a day after Trump said that he is rejecting a seven-day peace proposal sent by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has remained under blockade, disrupting maritime transit and sending oil prices to record highs across the world. “We are fully prepared for the war to be resumed. And I repeat, we stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war,” Araghchi told NBC in an interview on Sunday (Sep 27). “But at the same time, we are ready; we stand ready for diplomacy,” he added. “It is up to President Trump to choose. He wanted unconditional surrender in the previous war in two days. And now it’s been eight months that they are fighting with no results. A new aggression would be certainly the same.” ‘Always hope for diplomacy’ The Iranian minister said that while “there is always hope for diplomacy”, Iranians have “no reason” to engage with the Trump administration once again due to their actions for the last two years. “You know, in 2025 they offered negotiations. We accepted, and we engaged in the negotiation. And then in the middle of negotiations, they attacked us,” Araghchi said. “Eight months later, in 2026, February, again they offered negotiation. Again we accepted, and again they attacked us right in the middle of negotiations.” He further continued that the US offered negotiations for a deal again, which Iran accepted. “We had three months of negotiations. And it took only two weeks for them to violate a deal, which they had signed themselves. So if you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy. But I’m still trying diplomacy because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace,” he said. Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal Araghchi described the latest seven-day proposal sent by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as “a very reasonable plan on the table.” A day earlier, Trump told reporters at the White House that he rejects the proposal, adding that Iranians want to immediately make a deal because they were losing the war “badly”. Speaking on Trump’s rejection of the plan, Araghchi said, “If they reject it with no reason, this is their fault. And I have to say that although we heard from President Trump that he’s rejecting this deal, but we are still waiting for an official response through the mediators.” “If they are serious that they want a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, now there is the possibility. We have offered this seven-day plan,” Araghchi said. When asked whether he trusts Trump, Araghchi responded, “Well, we trust ourselves. We are ready for diplomacy. We are ready for war at the same time. They had tested us in both cases.”

Iran says it is ready for renewed war but remains open to diplomacy as Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal, leaving the strategic waterway’s reopening uncertain amid rising tensions.

Iran ready for ‘doomsday war’ if US resumes attacks, but open to diplomacy: Araghchi

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Iran's Araghchi calls Vance's letter a 'positive step' but rules out US talks for now

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Iran ready for ‘doomsday war’ if US resumes attacks, but open to diplomacy