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Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says

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Clayton, F. (2026, September 27). Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-fully-prepared-war-resume-foreign-minister-rcna600059

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country remains prepared for renewed conflict with the United States but continues to seek diplomatic solutions, according to an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press." He emphasized Iran's willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under certain conditions, including lifting economic sanctions and unfreezing assets. Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz rejected Iran’s proposal as unacceptable and questioned Tehran's intentions regarding compliance with previous agreements.
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As of October 2, 2026, Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, deeming it "simply not enough." This proposal was made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in an effort to ease tensions and open dialogue. However, Trump warned that military action against Tehran could resume after the U.S. midterm elections, suggesting ongoing hostility despite Iran's willingness to negotiate. The offer came amidst international pressure for a resolution to the conflict; Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that the strait would reopen, while also noting Russia’s proposal to receive enriched uranium from Iran remains on the table.

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Iranian carmakers and rail operators in response to Tehran's threats and actions. In parallel, Trump dismissed previous claims suggesting his administration was preparing to provide significant concessions to Iran, instead emphasizing a strategy focused on economic pressure through sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s currency, with the rial trading at an unprecedented 2.5 million to the dollar.

The situation remains tense, with multiple international stakeholders advocating for dialogue and peace but facing resistance from both sides, particularly as the U.S. continues its aggressive stance towards Iran despite diplomatic efforts by other nations like Russia. Ed Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary, also met with his Iranian counterpart in New York during the UN General Assembly to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address threats posed by Iranian-linked groups on British soil. However, Miliband reiterated that Britain will not tolerate any form of intimidation or hostile activity linked to Iran. This complex diplomatic scenario underscores the challenges in achieving a peaceful resolution without further escalation.

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Iran this week had offered a deal to reopen the strait and resume normal maritime passage through the critical global oil chokepoint within seven days, as part of a plan conveyed to the U.S. through mediator Qatar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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🔮 We stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war,” Araghchi told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, when asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Trump could seek to resume bombing after the U.S. midterm elections.
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Claims (29 extracted, 2 hedged)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
Trump → say → Hormuz
“We are fully prepared for the war to be resumed. asserted
war → resume → ?
We stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war,” Araghchi told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, when asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Trump could seek to resume bombing after the U.S. midterm elections. uncertain
Trump → stand → elections
“At the same time, we stand ready for diplomacy. asserted
we → stand → diplomacy
It is up to President Trump to choose.” asserted
It → choose → Trump
Iran this week had offered a deal to reopen the strait and resume normal maritime passage through the critical global oil chokepoint within seven days, as part of a plan conveyed to the U.S. through mediator Qatar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. asserted
Iran → offer → York
Trump said Saturday that he had turned down that proposal, telling reporters: “I rejected their deal. asserted
I → say → deal
They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they’re losing so badly.” asserted
they → want → strait
Araghchi told moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday that despite Trump’s public comments, the rejection had still not been officially communicated to Iran via mediators. asserted
rejection → tell → mediators
He reaffirmed that Iran was ready to reopen the strait as part of an agreement to end the conflict, adding that in return, “we want our monies, our assets, which are illegally frozen, to be released. asserted
which → reaffirm → return
We want to be able to sell our oil.” asserted
We → want → oil
Araghchi said the conditions were “not new” and were things the U.S. has already committed itself to previously, referring to the memorandum of understanding that the two countries signed in June that laid out plans for a temporary ceasefire. asserted
that → say → ceasefire
That agreement collapsed within days after fresh strikes were exchanged. asserted
strikes → collapse → days
“If you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy,” Araghchi said. asserted
Araghchi → ask → diplomacy
“But I am still trying diplomacy because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace.” asserted
we → try → peace
“We don’t care about U.S. midterm elections,” the Iranian official added. asserted
official → care → elections
“We care about our national interests.” asserted
We → care → interests
Prior to Araghchi’s interview, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told “Meet the Press” that the deal was rejected for a “a number of reasons,” suggesting the U.S. could not permit Iran “to have access to billions in frozen funds.” uncertain
U.S. → tell → funds
Waltz said: “I think this was a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable, to ask for the release of the blockade, the sanctions, international sanctions, and access to billions in assets.” asserted
they → say → assets
He also questioned “who’s calling the shots in Iran right now,” adding that the country had violated the past memorandum of understanding by attacking international shipping. asserted
country → question → shipping
“I think it’s kind of common sense that the president doesn’t have a lot of confidence this time after we just tried a few months ago,” Waltz added. asserted
Waltz → think → confidence
“What I can tell you is the president will leave all options on the table to ensure the world is safe from Iran holding the world hostage with a nuclear weapon.” asserted
Iran → tell → weapon
Asked what deal Trump would accept, Waltz said: “I’m not going to negotiate for the president.” asserted
I → ask → president
“This is about keeping the next generation safe from Iran threatening the world with a nuclear weapon,” he added. asserted
he → keep → weapon
Earlier this week, Trump said he was still considering whether to “annihilate” Iran or make a deal. asserted
he → say → deal
“I believe we’ll make a deal right after the election because it doesn’t make sense for them not to,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → believe → sense
“They’re waiting to see how I do in the midterm election.” asserted
I → wait → election
Polls show Democrats with an advantage heading into the November midterms. asserted
Democrats → show → midterms
The latest NBC News Decision Desk Poll found 31% of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the Iran war, while 69% disapproved. asserted
% → find → war
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