Negotiations With The US Should Be Pursued Even If The Chances Of Success Are Only 10 Percent: Iran's Araghchi
Negotiations With The US Should Be Pursued Even If The Chances Of Success Are Only 10 Percent: Iran's Araghchi Published By, Last Updated: July 19
Negotiations With The US Should Be Pursued Even If The Chances Of Success Are Only 10 Percent: Iran's Araghchi Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 20:11 IST Iran said it remains open to negotiations with the US despite deep mistrust, even as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned Washington of 'unforgettable lessons'. Rapid Read Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said “negotiations with the US should be pursued even if the chances of success are only 10 percent," signalling Tehran’s willingness to keep diplomatic channels open despite deep mistrust of Washington. He made the remarks amid renewed tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel over the implementation of a ceasefire framework. Despite backing diplomacy, Araghchi reiterated that Iran has little trust in the United States, accusing Washington of undermining negotiations. He has previously said Tehran would engage in talks only if the US was serious about reaching an agreement and honoured its commitments, arguing that American military actions during negotiations had eroded confidence.
Mojtaba Khamenei Warns US Araghchi’s remarks came after Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a strong warning to Washington as hostilities flared again on Saturday. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, Khamenei said the United States would face “unforgettable lessons" for attacking Iran despite a framework deal intended to end the conflict. “Now that the American enemy seeks to incite war and bear its most serious consequences, it should know that the dear Iranian nation and the axis of resistance have unforgettable lessons to offer it," he said. Khamenei also alleged that the US had violated the agreement, saying it “once again demonstrated to everyone the worthlessness of the American president’s signature." According to Iranian state media, his remarks referred to renewed US military action despite the ceasefire framework. Israel Threatens Retaliation Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would respond with force to any attack from Iran after Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile launched towards the Jordanian city of Aqaba.
“If Iran fires missiles at Israel, we will attack them with full force," Katz said during a visit to a rescue service facility. He added that Israel was prepared for both “defensive and offensive" action if the United States changed its policy towards Tehran. The latest statements underscore the fragile state of regional diplomacy, with both Iran and Israel exchanging warnings even as Tehran says it remains open to negotiations with Washington. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Iran and the US resume nuclear deal negotiations soon? Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with the US should be pursued even with a 10% chance of success, signaling a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open despite deep mistrust. How might new US leadership impact Iran's foreign policy? Iran's foreign policy may pursue US talks even with a low chance of success, signaling a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open despite mistrust. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations should be pursued even if success chances are only 10 percent.
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