Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Sunday that Tehran sees “no reason” to negotiate with the United States, directly contradicting President Trump’s claims that Iran is seeking a ceasefire deal.
“We never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation,” Araghchi said during an appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
As the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its third week, Trump has repeatedly asserted-via Truth Social and NBC News-that Iran is “totally defeated and wants a deal,” though he insists current terms are unacceptable.
Araghchi rejected that narrative, stating, “We are ready to defend ourselves as long as it takes,” and accusing Trump of waging “a war of choice” that has led to unnecessary deaths. He emphasized Iran remains “stable and strong enough” despite the strikes.
He referenced recent diplomatic talks-mediated by figures including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner-during which Iran reportedly offered to dilute its enriched uranium as proof it seeks no nuclear weapons. But Araghchi confirmed that offer is now void: “There is nothing on the table right now.”
“Everything depends on the future,” he added. “For the time being, nothing is on the table.”