Abbas Araghchi

"You are putting British lives at risk by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran."

"If Israel responds to Iranian attacks or does not stop its attacks on Lebanon, Iranian attacks will continue."

"Leave our region if you want to be safe."

"Iran will leave no attack or threat unanswered. Leave our region if you want to be safe."

"Iranian forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered."

"To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave."

"I believe we made good progress."

"The Islamic Republic of Iran, just as it is ready for negotiations, it is also ready for war."

"Iran is the winner of the war with the US."

"I don’t think it takes long, perhaps, in a matter of a week or so, we can start real, serious negotiations on the text and come to a conclusion."

"We are prepared for diplomacy, and we are prepared for negotiation as much as we are prepared for war."

"A diplomatic solution is at our reach; we can easily achieve [it]."

"The US side has not asked for zero enrichment."

"That has been tested last year. There were huge attacks on our facilities – they killed and assassinated our scientists – but they couldn’t kill our nuclear programme."

"If anyone disputes accuracy of our data, please share any evidence."

"the 'US side has not asked for zero enrichment' of uranium."

"I believe there was still a chance the dispute could be solved diplomatically 'based on a win-win game'."

"Iran has not 'offered any suspension, and the US side has not asked for zero enrichment.'"

"I expected to meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday, and said a 'good chance' remained for a diplomatic solution on the nuclear issue."

"Curious to know why we do not capitulate? Because we are Iranian."

"Anyone who disputes the accuracy of our data, please share any evidence."

"I believe there was still a chance the dispute could be solved diplomatically 'based on a win-win game'."

"there was a 'good chance' the two sides could reach an agreement on the nuclear issue."

"I believe there was still a chance the dispute could be resolved diplomatically 'based on a win-win game'."

"with a determination to achieve a fair and equitable deal — in the shortest possible time"

"A deal is achievable, but only if diplomacy is prioritized."

"We have a historic opportunity to conclude an unprecedented agreement that takes into account mutual interests and ensures mutual benefit."

"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests."

"A nuclear deal between the US and Iran is 'within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority.'"

"'Iran will resume talks with the US in Geneva with a determination to achieve a fair and equitable deal, in the shortest possible time.'"

"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests."

"a deal was within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority."

"under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon."

"we will stop at nothing to guard our sovereignty with courage."

"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests."

"There is a historic opportunity to address mutual concerns and interests."

"Iran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon."

"There is an historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests."

"So there is no need for any military buildup, adding the military buildup cannot pressurize us."

"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests."

"Iran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon; neither will we Iranians ever forgo our right to harness the dividends of peaceful nuclear technology for our people."

"We have proven that we will stop at nothing to guard our sovereignty with courage. We bring the same courage to the negotiating table, where we will pursue a peaceful resolution to any differences."

"a conflict with the U.S. would be 'a devastating war'"

""good progress" had been made but while there had been agreement on some issues, differences remained on others."

"the US should stop its 'excessive demands'"

"The military buildup is absolutely unnecessary and unhelpful."

"Our brave Armed Forces are prepared—with their fingers on the trigger—to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea."

"It concluded with the mutual understanding that we will continue to engage in a more detailed manner on matters that are essential to any deal."

"there was perhaps more seriousness on both sides than before, with the aim of reaching a negotiated solution."

"Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive 'as far as I know'."

"Trump has turned 'America First' into 'Israel First' - which always means 'America Last'."

"wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate"

"the situation on the ground is—I cannot say normal—life is going on. Everything is under control."

"Trump has turned America First into Israel First - which always means America Last."

"Iran would continue to exercise its right of self-defence decisively and without hesitation until the aggression ceases fully and unequivocally."

"as far as I know."

"Both Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were alive as far as I know."

"the indirect talks got off to a good start and that a decision on how to proceed with further rounds would be taken after consulting with the capitals."

"Iran had 'no hostility' towards the Gulf countries."

"There is no room for negotiations with the US [either] until the Israeli aggression stops."

"Tehran had 'no choice but to defend itself'."

"These units operate on the basis of general instructions given to them in advance, rather than real-time direct orders from the current political leadership."

"Tehran was not behind the attack."

"The U.S. has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores."

"Their bodies were torn to shreds. This is how ‘rescue’ promised by Mr Trump looks in reality."

"the US will come to bitterly regret the precedent it has set."

"The US has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran’s shores."

"Your Plan B will be even bigger failure."

"We are waiting for them because we are confident that we can confront them, and that would be a big disaster for them."

"military cooperation between Iran and Russia is no secret."

"They are supporting us politically and otherwise."

"President Pezeshkian expressed openness to de-escalation within our region – provided that our neighbours’ airspace, territory, and waters are not used to attack the Iranian people."

"POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service."

"the U.S. set this precedent, not Iran."

"The killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei constitutes a grave and unprecedented breach of the most fundamental norms governing relations among States."

"The US has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran’s shores."

""We pledge that, in defense of the rights of the great Iranian nation, we shall not falter for a moment.""

""the US had 'perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores'""

"We are brave people, we have a great civilization. We have defended our land for thousands of years, and we continue to do that as much as it takes."

"Tehran had spent two decades studying US wars to build a system that could keep fighting even if the capital was bombed."

"U.S. officials are posting fake news to manipulate markets."

"We are well prepared to continue attacking them with our missiles as long as needed and as long as it takes."

"the US had 'perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores'."

"The attack has been described as 'an atrocity at sea' and stressed that it had been 'a guest of India’s Navy.'"

"During an interview with the BBC's US partner CBS on 15 March, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was asked why he able to speak via Zoom while his fellow countryme..."

"eye for an eye response to attacks on Iran."

"Seizing another country's assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent."

"Iran would show zero restraint if its infrastructure was struck again."

"there was "no plan" to hang people."

"Iran will exercise its right to self-defense."

"Prime Minister Keir Starmer is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran."

"estaba “poniendo en peligro vidas británicas al permitir que las bases del Reino Unido se utilicen para agredir a Irán”"

"The attack represented a blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war."

"Iran is not currently negotiating with the US to end the war and does not intend to do so."

""some ideas" had been proposed to the country's senior leaders - and "if a position needs to be taken, it will certainly be determined"."

""This atrocity cannot be justified, cannot be concealed, and must not be met with silence and indifference.""

"We are waiting for them, because we are confident that we can confront them, and that would be a big disaster for them."

"Israel has hit two of Iran's largest steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites among other infrastructure."

"Israel has hit two of Iran's largest steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites among other infrastructure."

"Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender."

"The strait will not be opened based on the 'absurd displays' of the US President."

"Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender."

"We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us."

"Iranian officials have never refused to go to Islamabad."

"the reopening of the strait remained 'subject to other conditions'."

"What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us."

"Tehran will agree to a ceasefire if attacks against Iran are halted."

"We have never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiations."

"the strait was only closed to tankers and ships of enemies and their allies"

"The Iran–U. S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose – ceasefire or continued war via Israel."

"provided attacks on Iran cease, safe passage would be possible for the two-week period."

"If attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces will cease their defensive operations."

"For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be ..."

"'For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s armed forces', if attacks against Iran are halted."

"I believe that after the war, the first step should be drafting a new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz."

"The world sees the massacres in Lebanon"

"provided attacks on Iran cease, safe passage would be possible for the two-week period via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces."

"We have not closed the strait. In our opinion, the strait is open. It is closed only to ships belonging to our enemies, countries that attack us."

"We are talking to them to find a way to pass safely. We are ready to provide them with safe passage."

"if attacks against Iran are halted, then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire."

"The U.S. must choose – ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot have both."

"passage through the narrow chokepoint would be allowed under Iranian military management."

"If attacks on Iran are halted, its own operations would cease and that for a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces."

""Zero lessons learned.""

"Messages being conveyed through our friendly countries and us responding by stating our positions or issuing the necessary warnings is not called negotiation or dialogue."

"The atmosphere in this round of negotiations was more constructive. Good progress had been made in comparison with the first meeting."

"I can say, compared to the last round, we’ve had very serious discussions, and there was a constructive atmosphere where we exchanged our point of view."

"There would be no victory for anybody — it would be a devastating war."

"We made a very good progress. We were able to define the main elements of a possible deal, and we discussed about those elements."

"We are ready to remove concerns, but we are not ready to give up our rights for peaceful use of nuclear technology."

"We are ready to defend ourselves as long as it takes."

"We are ready to defend ourselves as long as it takes."

"The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire."

"In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through [the] Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire."

"Tehran has been approached by a number of countries seeking safe passage for their vessels."

"If the European Union believes Tehran's nuclear program must be ended, then the participation and role of the European Union and its member states, plus the UK, in any future negotiation would be irrelevant and therefore meaningless."

"Commercial shipping though the strait was now 'completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.'"

"recent U.S. actions, rhetoric and contradictions were signs of 'bad intentions and lack of seriousness in diplomacy'"

"The European powers are betraying the mission of the UNSC, turning it into an instrument of coercion rather than a guardian of global security."

"My visit to Pakistan was very fruitful."

"the US military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division."

"Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy."

"Important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments. As only Hormuz littoral states, our focus included ways to ensure safe transit that is to the benefit of all dear neighbors and the world."

"Iran has yet to see if the US is truly serious about diplomacy."

"the US military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division"

"Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership."

"Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership."

"Project Freedom is Project Deadlock."

"there's no military solution to the war"

"there will be no return to the old status quo."

"there will be no return to the old status quo"

"We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations."

"We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations. … We only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement."

"Iranians would 'never bow to pressure'."

"If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, a normal maritime passage restored within seven days."

"The choice now rests with the United States."

""We are waiting for the mediators to convey the definitive views to us, and we will make a decision based on them.""

"This illegal act took place near an island used by the U.S. to attack Iran."

"the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial vessels who cooperate with its navy."

"the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial vessels who cooperate with its navy."

"U.S. aggression"

"Contradictory messages have made us reluctant about the real intention of the Americans on negotiations."

"Iran is trying to keep the ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance but is also prepared to go back to fighting."

"Iran has 'no trust' in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious."

"Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz."

"We hope that, with the advancement of negotiations, we will reach a good conclusion so that the Strait of Hormuz can be completely secured."

"Contradictory messages have made us reluctant about the real intention of the Americans on negotiations."