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Iran Says U.S. Diplomacy Possible if Pressure Ends

Published 28 August 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that resuming diplomacy with the United States is not impossible, but requires Washington to abandon its pressure campaign and take steps to rebuild trust. His comments came hours after President Donald Trump dismissed any interest in talks, underscoring the deep divide between the two nations six months into their conflict. Araghchi made the remarks in a social media post following what he described as "creative discussions" with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who visited Tehran on Thursday. "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S.

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