Iran's Foreign Minister Rejects Truce, Threatens US with Retaliation for Aggression
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Iran FM Rejects Ceasefire, Vows 'Lesson for Ages' to US Amid Escalation
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Firstpost•17-03-2026, 08:54
Iran FM Rejects Ceasefire, Vows 'Lesson for Ages' to US Amid Escalation
•Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US ceasefire overtures, vowing to teach a "hard lesson" to enemies.
•Araghchi dismissed President Donald Trump's claims that Iran was "desperate" for a deal, stating Tehran is "stable and strong enough" to withstand the assault.
•The Minister emphasized that the current conflict is not a "war of survival" for the Islamic Republic.
•Iran has retaliated with a Hormuz blockade, launching Sejjil ballistic missiles toward Israel, and targeting USS Abraham Lincoln with drones.
•International observers warn of a dangerous "escalation trap" as Iran signals it will not accept a return to the status quo.
