Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to journalists on June 3, 2025, in Beirut. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
Iran has rejected recent U.S. negotiations, saying there will be no talks while Israeli attacks continue. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in comments broadcast on state television Friday.
“Yes, the Americans requested negotiations, and our answer was negative,” Araghchi said. “As long as this aggression continues, there is absolutely no room for talk or diplomacy.”
Araghchi is set to meet with Britain, Germany, France, and the EU’s foreign policy chief on Friday. However, he insisted those talks will focus only on Iran’s nuclear program. He said Iran’s missile program is defensive and not open for negotiation.
Iran has responded by launching 450 missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel, according to the Israeli army. While most were intercepted, at least 24 Israelis have been killed and hundreds injured.
Tehran remains tense. Many residents have fled, and those who remain are staying indoors. Israel said it carried out new strikes into Friday morning, using over 60 aircraft to hit what it called missile production sites.
As the death toll climbs, the prospects for diplomacy remain slim—with both sides vowing to continue military action.
