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Iran Rejects Military Solution to U.S. Conflict
Iran insists no military solution exists as U.S.-Iran talks stall.
In brief
Iran insists no military solution exists as U.S.-Iran talks stall. Iran's foreign minister states there is no military solution to the U.S. conflict and only negotiations based on justice and fairness can end the dispute. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Iran's Foreign Minister
Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against the Islamic republic.
“Iran’s top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States’ war against the Islamic republic”
U.S. Military Shift
A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to end the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in late February.
“A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in late February”
Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Iran seeks to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route where a U.K. agency reported a tanker struck by an unknown projectile.
“The main point of contention remains Iran’s attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Gulf oil and gas”
Iranian Foreign Minister Statement
If enemies choose military confrontation, Iran will respond with stronger force and defend itself.
“If our enemies again choose the path of military confrontation, our response will be stronger than before, and we will defend ourselves with even more force”
No Military Solution
Iran's foreign minister stated there is no military solution nor new sanctions-based resolution.
“There is no military solution, nor any solution based on new sanctions”
Current Stalemate
The two sides agreed to a June memorandum but Iranian attacks prompted U.S. military operations to resume.
“The two sides agreed a memorandum of understanding in June that spelled out a framework for a permanent resolution, but Iranian attacks on vessels in the Hormuz prompted a return to U.S. military operations”
The headline
Iran's foreign minister states there is no military solution to the U.S. conflict and only negotiations based on justice and fairness can end the dispute.
