Iran FM says no military solution to US conflict, warns of stronger response

October 4, 2026 at 01:53 PM2 min

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday there is no military solution to the conflict with the United States, warning that any new military attack would draw a stronger response than before. He said only negotiations based on justice and fairness could end the war, which began in late February. The remarks came after indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly failed to produce a breakthrough.

Key Facts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that there is no military solution to the conflict with the United States.
Araghchi warned that if enemies again choose military confrontation, Iran's response will be stronger than before.
The United States has not struck Iran since September 1.
Iran and US officials held indirect talks last week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
A June memorandum of understanding aimed at a permanent resolution collapsed largely over disagreements about the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi's Warning

Speaking to foreign ambassadors in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran would defend itself with even more force if attacked again. He stated that there is no military solution and no solution based on new sanctions. Araghchi added that only negotiations based on justice and fairness could end the conflict. The Iranian foreign minister also dismissed US claims that two Iranian diplomats were asked to leave the United States after the UN General Assembly.

Diplomatic Impasse

Iran and US officials held indirect talks last week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Tehran said it presented seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump rejected the proposal while leaving the door open to further talks or renewed military operations. A June memorandum of understanding aimed at providing a framework for a permanent resolution collapsed largely due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz.

Regional Diplomacy

Araghchi said Iran held friendly and positive talks with neighboring countries, especially those bordering the Persian Gulf, on the margins of the UN General Assembly. He said progress is being made in building trust with neighboring countries and that Gulf states share a common will for peace and stability in the Persian Gulf. Iran has sought to impose control over the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war and has attacked vessels attempting to transit without authorization.