On March 10, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly rejected calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing 11-day conflict with the United States and Israel. In statements to NBC News and other outlets, Araghchi declared Iran is not seeking a truce and sees no reason to negotiate with Washington after previous talks ended in attacks.
He insisted any resolution must be permanent, not temporary, and demanded the aggressors explain their actions before Tehran would even consider halting operations. "We need to continue fighting for the sake of our people and our security," Araghchi said, emphasizing accountability over surrender.
The stance aligns with hardline rhetoric from Iran's parliament speaker, who vowed the aggressor must be decisively punished to deter future assaults. Despite heavy losses—including the reported death of the Supreme Leader—and intense US-Israeli strikes, Iran maintains its missile capabilities remain intact and signals readiness for prolonged attrition.
The conflict has strained Western resources, with EU officials privately noting Russia stands to gain most from the diversion. President Trump has floated potential direct talks but faces Tehran's flat refusal to engage while strikes continue.
He insisted any resolution must be permanent, not temporary, and demanded the aggressors explain their actions before Tehran would even consider halting operations. "We need to continue fighting for the sake of our people and our security," Araghchi said, emphasizing accountability over surrender.
The stance aligns with hardline rhetoric from Iran's parliament speaker, who vowed the aggressor must be decisively punished to deter future assaults. Despite heavy losses—including the reported death of the Supreme Leader—and intense US-Israeli strikes, Iran maintains its missile capabilities remain intact and signals readiness for prolonged attrition.
The conflict has strained Western resources, with EU officials privately noting Russia stands to gain most from the diversion. President Trump has floated potential direct talks but faces Tehran's flat refusal to engage while strikes continue.