# Araghchi
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Tehran Rejects Ceasefire and Vows Sustained Missile Response, Signalling a Hardline Turn in the Israel–US Flashpoint
Iranian leaders have publicly rejected a ceasefire and warned they will continue missile attacks against perceived aggressors, signaling a willingness to use sustained force rather than return to talks with the United States. The rhetoric increases the risk of wider regional escalation while giving Tehran leverage in any future diplomatic calculations.
Iran Appeals to UN Security Council, Accuses US President of 'War Crimes'
Iran's foreign minister Araghchi has asked the UN Security Council to intervene to stop current acts of war and to hold the United States and its president accountable, alleging recent US statements constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The appeal is a diplomatic effort to internationalise Tehran's accusations, but tangible legal consequences face major political and institutional barriers.
Rubio Says U.S. Struck Iran to Protect American Assets; Tehran Blames ‘Israel‑First’ Actors as Tensions Escalate
Senator Marco Rubio said the U.S. struck Iran after intelligence warned that American assets in the Middle East could be targeted in retaliation for Israeli attacks, prompting a forceful rebuttal from Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi who blamed ‘‘Israel‑first’’ actors for the bloodshed. The exchanges come amid reports of major strikes and counter‑strikes in the region—claims that require independent verification—and raise the risk of rapid escalation without clear diplomatic exits.
Iran Says It Is Targeting US Bases, Not Gulf Governments — A Warning with Wide Ripples
Iran has publicly framed recent strikes on military facilities in Gulf countries as attacks on US territory rather than on host governments, saying it does not intend to target Gulf rulers. The posture aims to deter further US action while complicating Gulf states’ security relationship with Washington and raising the risk of continued tit-for-tat escalation in the region.
Tehran Appeals to UN After US–Israel Strikes, Warning of Full Responsibility for Any Escalation
Iran's foreign minister wrote to the UN on February 28 protesting recent US and Israeli strikes, demanding that both states bear full responsibility for any consequences including escalation. The letter is a diplomatic attempt to frame the attacks as illegal and to build a political record, even as the Security Council is unlikely to take decisive action.
Teeth, Not Reach: Iran Says Missiles Capped at 2,000 km as Geneva Talks Resume
Iran’s foreign minister rejected U.S. claims that Tehran is building missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland, saying Iran has limited missile ranges to 2,000 km and frames the arsenal as defensive. The declaration arrives as Iranian and U.S. representatives resume indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, and will be scrutinised for credibility and verifiability by Western and regional observers.
Iran and Oman Open Third Round of Indirect Iran‑US Talks in Geneva
Iran and Oman met in Geneva to inaugurate a third round of indirect Iran‑US talks, with Tehran outlining demands on nuclear constraints and sanctions relief and Oman offering mediation support. The meeting signals diplomatic intent but substantial obstacles remain, including mutual mistrust, sequencing of concessions, and regional opposition.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says a “Fair” Nuclear Deal with Washington Is Feasible — but Not at the Cost of Sovereignty
Iran’s foreign minister said a deal with the United States over Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme is possible if it is “fair and balanced” and provides credible security guarantees. The comments, made on the Revolution anniversary, come after indirect talks in Oman and high-level consultations in Washington and underscore both diplomatic openings and domestic constraints on any agreement.
Trump Weighs Another Carrier Strike Group as Tehran Signals Conditional Willingness to Continue Talks
President Trump said he may send another U.S. carrier strike group to the Middle East if talks with Iran fail, while a carrier strike group centered on the Abraham Lincoln is already in the CENTCOM area. Iranian officials denounced Israeli attempts to pull the U.S. into conflict but said talks with Washington have made progress and could expand beyond the nuclear file if negotiations succeed.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Frames Cautious Optimism After Oman Talks, Flags Israel as a Wildcard
Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi framed Tehran’s negotiating position after indirect Oman talks, saying the format is not the problem but unreasonable U.S. demands could derail progress. Analysts welcomed the small diplomatic opening while warning that military options remain viable and that Israel could sabotage any deal.
Cautious Breakthrough in Muscat: Iran and U.S. End Indirect Nuclear Talks ‘For Now’
Iran and the United States held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat on Feb. 6 that both sides described as a promising start but paused ‘‘temporarily’’ for consultations. Tehran insisted the dialogue remain limited to the nuclear file and rejected a precondition to cease uranium enrichment, while Washington emphasized diplomacy but kept military options visible.
Muscat Hosts Quiet Iran–US Indirect Talks as Oman Acts Broker
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Muscat on February 6 with Oman acting as intermediary. The low-profile meeting, attended by Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi and a U.S. envoy Witkoff with Jared Kushner present, signals cautious diplomatic engagement but stops short of any immediate, comprehensive agreement.