Iran is prepared to confront a potential U.S. ground offensive and ruled out negotiations with the United States, signaling rising tensions between Iran and the United States.
The foreign minister said his country had learned from previous conflicts and now had a more capable fighting force that could take on American troops, should they invade.
"The conflict has evolved into a high-intensity, multi-domain campaign with no immediate end in sight," the US-based Soufan Center said.
"The conflict has expanded beyond direct military exchanges and conventional strikes and into a regional conflict spanning leadership decapitation strikes, internal destabilisation efforts, pressure on maritime chokepoints, attacks or threats to energy infrastructure, and economic coercion."
He also dismissed the possibility of diplomatic talks with Washington, saying Iran rejects any kind of negotiations with the United States at this stage.
The Iranian foreign minister added that there has been no contact with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner since last week.
Araghchi further criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming that “President Trump’s Plan A has failed.”
