Iran, US reviewing texts for ‘final formula,’ says Araghchi

Iran and the United States are reviewing texts exchanged through intermediaries and working toward a “final formula” for a potential understanding, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen television network. “There is currently no negotiation mechanism in place, but messages are being exchanged with the Americans. Our contact with the Americans has not been cut off, but no progress has been achieved in the negotiations.”

Link to Lebanon

Araghchi stressed that any return to negotiations depends on securing Iran’s rights and ending the war “against Iran, Lebanon, and the region.” He said Tehran considers the conflicts interconnected: “The fate of the war between Iran and the American‑Zionist side is inseparable from the fate of the battle in Lebanon.” He revealed that he personally asked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during ceasefire talks to ensure Lebanon was explicitly included in provisions related to ending the war on all fronts. Iran also warned Washington against any Israeli attack on Beirut, placing its armed forces on “full alert.”

Ceasefire on the brink

“Two days ago, we sent a message to the Americans stressing the need to halt Israeli attacks on Beirut,” Araghchi said. “We have clearly informed all concerned parties that an attack on Beirut would constitute blatant aggression, and we will not remain silent.” He warned that any attack on Beirut would lead to the full resumption of war.