Iran says it sees no reason to negotiate with US amid escalating conflict

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran sees “no reason to negotiate” with the United States, rejecting claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran is seeking an agreement to end the war. In an interview with CBS News broadcast on Sunday, Araghchi said Iran remained capable of defending itself despite the escalating conflict. “We are stable and strong enough. We are only defending our people,” he said. “We see no reason to talk to the Americans, because we were talking to them when they decided to attack us.” Araghchi also claimed that the recent US strike on Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, was launched from military bases located in neighbouring countries. […]