Iran Seeks Permanent End to War, Not a Ceasefire
News Summary
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- Iran has stated it does not seek a ceasefire.
- Araghchi said, ‘Iran does not want a ceasefire, but rather a complete, comprehensive, and permanent end to the war.’
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the conflict with Iran would end soon.
March 20, Kathmandu – Iran has reportedly rejected calls for a ceasefire with the United States and Israel.
In an interview with the Japanese media organization Kyodo News, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran seeks not a ceasefire but a permanent end to the war.
Araghchi clarified, “Iran does not want a ceasefire. Rather, it wants a full, comprehensive, and permanent end to the war.”
He described efforts that fully end the conflict as welcome and claimed that unjust conflicts have been imposed on Iran.
Araghchi also indicated Iran’s willingness to listen to and consider proposals aimed at stopping the war.
“Some countries are attempting to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,” he said, “but it doesn’t appear that the United States is prepared to halt its aggression.”
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war with Iran would end soon via his Truth Social platform, stating, “We are very close to achieving our goal.”