Iran Rejects Cease-Fire Talks and Says It Will Confront U.S. Ground Forces
Mar 6th 2026
Iran’s foreign minister told NBC the country will not seek a cease-fire or talks with Washington and is prepared to confront U.S. ground forces, citing past attacks during negotiations and a resumed nuclear dialogue earlier this year.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC Iran is ready to confront U.S. troops if they attempt a ground invasion.
- Araghchi said Iran has not asked for a cease-fire and is not interested in negotiating with the United States.
- Iranian security official Ali Larijani posted on X that Iran will not negotiate with the U.S.
- Araghchi referenced a 12-day conflict last June that ended in a cease-fire he says Israel requested after 12 days.
- Araghchi said resumed nuclear talks earlier this year were undermined by attacks during negotiations, which he cited as a reason for distrust of U.S. negotiations.