Abbas Araqchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, said in a conversation with IRNA on Monday, 11 Aban, that the Islamic Republic is more prepared than before for both scenarios of diplomacy and military action, and warned that if the United States takes military action again, it will face a worse outcome than before.

He, referring to indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, added that given the sensitivity of the current situation, the consultations have become more intensive, and Qatar and Pakistan are playing an active role as intermediaries in these talks.

The foreign minister of the Islamic Republic emphasized that Tehran is prepared both for military defense and for finding a solution through negotiations, and has put forward its conditions and proposed plan.

Araqchi also announced that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the acceptance of the Islamic Republic’s conditions, and if these conditions are accepted, the strait will be reopened and the negotiations will resume.