Iran Willing for Indirect Talks but Rejects Trump’s Pressure
![Iran's FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran's defense readiness. [Image via Islamic Republic News Agency]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769.webp 939w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769-50x34.webp 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769-600x409.webp 600w)
Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
![Iran's FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran's defense readiness. [Image via Islamic Republic News Agency]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769.webp 939w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769-50x34.webp 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769-600x409.webp 600w)
Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.