Iran Rejects Ceasefire Talks, Demands US End Aggression Entirely

Foreign Minister Araghchi categorically rejected ceasefire negotiations, stating 'We never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation.' Araghchi denied any contact with US envoy Witkoff, declaring his last communication was 'prior to his employer's decision to kill diplomacy with another illegal military attack on Iran.' The diplomatic stalemate hardens as both the US and Iran reject international mediation efforts.