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Iran Warns Trump: Ready for War, Keeps Door Open for Talks Amid Escalating Tensions
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News18•27-09-2026, 21:29
Iran Warns Trump: Ready for War, Keeps Door Open for Talks Amid Escalating Tensions
- •Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran is prepared for renewed war while remaining open to diplomacy amidst escalating tensions with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Araghchi emphasized Iran's focus on national interests, not US midterm elections, and its readiness to negotiate or face any new challenge, including a "doomsday war."
- •Tehran continues to push for a negotiated settlement, awaiting Washington's formal position through mediators after Trump rejected Iran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Iran presented a seven-day roadmap to the US via Qatari mediators for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations.
- •Araghchi reiterated that Iran's conditions for reopening the strategic waterway remain unchanged, and any progress depends on these conditions being met.
Key Questions Answered
Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is not concerned with the US midterm elections and prioritizes national interests, remaining fully prepared for a resumed war or potential doomsday conflict while keeping the door open for diplomacy depending on the US response.
Iran presented a seven-day roadmap through Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations with Washington, though US President Donald Trump initially rejected the proposal.
Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain unchanged, and any progress toward reopening the waterway or advancing negotiations depends entirely on these conditions being met by Washington.
