Why it matters:
The remarks underscore Tehran's sharp criticism over Washington's hostile foreign policy, as Iran frames U.S. military actions as undermining any prospect of meaningful dialogue.
The big picture:
Aragchi's comments come a day after U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Morgan Ortagus called on Iran to talk directly with the U.S.
Speaking at a UN Security Council session on December 23, 2025, Morgan Ortagus told Iran to “step away from the fire” and accept U.S. diplomacy.
U.S. envoy, claimed Washington remains open to formal talks with Tehran but only if Iran agrees to direct and meaningful dialogue.
What he's saying:
Araghchi described the U.S. stance as “dictation and not negotiation, arguing that Washington demands Iran abandon internationally-recognized rights.
He said the world witnessed diplomacy being “torpedoed” when the U.S. opened fire on the Iranian people.
“Extending the hand of diplomacy does not entail sending bombers and then crow about their failure as a success,” Araghchi wrote on X, urging Washington to pursue “real and honest diplomacy” instead of deceiving the world.
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