Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is warning the U.S. that it has two choices: diplomacy or war, and Iran is prepared for both. This, after a round of indirect talks in Oman, where Tehran made it clear that Trump’s debate of “zero uranium enrichment” is a nonstarter.
Iran-based Geopolitical Analyst Ehsan Safarnejad noted that many in Iran believe “war is inevitable,” but the Iranian government is engaging in nuclear talks with the U.S., because it wants to make every attempt to pursue peace before turning to war.
He also emphasized that “Iran is playing chess,” and it will methodically choose its steps, especially when it comes to future regional attacks, instead of just showing all of its military might at once.
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8 Feb. 2026 - Iran defies Trump on uranium enrichment
7 Feb. 2026 - Ehsan Safarnejad on X: “I’ve made clear to the American negotiators that you have two choices: war or diplomacy. We are prepared for—both! – Iranian FM, Araghchi”
7 Feb. 2026 - Iran warns it will strike US bases if attacked
7 Feb. 2026 - Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting with Trump Wednesday amid Iran negotiations
8 Feb. 2026 - Netanyahu To Meet Trump on Wednesday as Israel Pushes for Iran War
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