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Iran's Foreign Minister Says Military Approaches Cannot Resolve Disputes with Washington

May 14, 2026
Iran US diplomacy
Iran US diplomacy

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States has tested Tehran on two separate occasions and has come to understand that military solutions cannot address matters of concern to Iran.

In his remarks, Araghchi emphasized that Washington cannot accomplish its objectives through military means. He suggested that the situation would take on a markedly different character should the United States shift toward diplomatic engagement.

The Iranian diplomat identified the core challenge as stemming from contradictory positions and mixed messages emanating from the American side. According to Araghchi, these inconsistent signals from Washington represent a fundamental obstacle to resolving bilateral issues.

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