Tehran, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

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2026-08-28

Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on Friday. Diplomatic efforts, spearheaded by mediators including Pakistan and Qatar, have......

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