Iranian foreign minister wants permanent end to war, not temporary ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran wants a complete, comprehensive, and permanent end to the war, not a temporary ceasefire, Japan's Kyodo News reported. In a phone interview, Araghchi described the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal acts of aggression without any just cause, adding that he hopes the world will unite in opposition. He stated that while several countries have already started to push for a ceasefire, Iran is only considering a solution that ends the war at once. Araghchi said Iran will not accept a temporary truce and demands a complete end to the war, which must include guarantees that Iran will not be attacked again and compensation for the damages it has suffered. He added that he does not believe the U.S. is ready for negotiations.