Abbas Araqchi

"Iran and the US had been able to reach a general agreement on some guiding principles."

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

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

"Iran is the winner of the war with the U.S."

"While changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict."

"Israeli attacks in Lebanon must be completely halted, and the US bears responsibility for implementing the framework deal on ending the war."

"I expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days."

"I expect to meet with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday."

"We have a 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 are ready to answer questions. We are ready to remove concerns."

"A deal with the U.S. was 'within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority.'"

"We kept our word on the ceasefire."

"The messages include threats or exchanged views delivered through 'friends.'"

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

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

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

"Iran won't reopen the strait as part of a temporary ceasefire."

"The strait was open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the 10-day truce."

"The strait was open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the 10-day truce."

""continued violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. are a major obstacle to continuing the diplomatic process.""

"the U.S. military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division and called for a regional security framework free of outside interference."

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

"the U.S. military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division and called for a regional security framework free of outside interference."

"the U.S. military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division and called for a regional security framework free of outside interference."

"The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was fuelling insecurity and division."

"discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-U.S. conflict."

"Tehran was looking into U.S. President Donald Trump's request for negotiations."

"Tehran was holding out for 'a fair and comprehensive agreement'."

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

"We only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement."

"We only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement."

"now up to US to accept 7-day plan"

"Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious."

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

"Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious."

"We have no difficulty with that certain country, they have not been our target in the current war. We only hit American military bases and American military installations which are unfortunately on their soil."