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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.

Published On 16 Mar 2026

  • US and Israeli forces pound Iran, hitting cities including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan, as Iranian counterattacks continue, with damage reported in several Israeli cities.
  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran wants truce talks.