Iran has not asked for ceasefire and sees no reason for talks with US, Iranian minister says - BBC

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March 15, 2026
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Iran says it won't seek a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with America.

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Iran has not requested a ceasefire and sees no justification for diplomatic talks with the United States, according to an Iranian government minister. The statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions and represents Iran's current official position on potential negotiations with Washington. This stance effectively rules out immediate diplomatic engagement between the two nations and suggests continued confrontation rather than de-escalation.

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