# Iran Rejects Military Solution to U.S. Conflict

> Iran insists no military solution exists as U.S.-Iran talks stall.
- Title: Iran Rejects Military Solution to U.S. Conflict · Nationalpost
- Summary: 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…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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.