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Iran war live: Tehran calls for diplomacy but is ‘fully prepared’ to defend itself

Iran’s foreign minister says US has ⁠shown no ⁠willingness to reach understanding and sees no reason to expect progress.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a news conference after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Iran's Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says “while ‌‌Iran is firmly committed to seeking a dignified peaceful resolution to the conflict, we ⁠⁠are also fully ⁠⁠prepared to defend ourselves”.
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US cannot expect dialogue with Iran while blockading and threatening it.