Iran Foreign Minister Erakchi: There is very little reason for progress in negotiations with the US at the current time.

Tolga Akbaba October 21, 2026 • Update: October 21, 2026 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakchi, in an article he wrote for the Financial Times, made assessments regarding the tension with the United States, the possibility of negotiations, and Iran's diplomatic approach. Erakchi stated that progress in negotiations with the US was not expected, and he explained the reason as the US continuing its threats of attack against Iran and the lack of a desire to reach an agreement. Erakchi stated that if the 7-point plan presented to the US were implemented, life in the region would gradually return to normal, saying, "There is very little reason for progress in the current situation." Erakchi noted that the US should understand that it cannot overcome crises with military solutions, and he affirmed that his country is ready to pursue the diplomatic path and will also protect its right to defend itself against military threats and provocations. Erakchi drew attention to the fact that Iran is currently facing war, threats of attack, and comprehensive sanctions, expressing that the war is still ongoing and the country's situation reflects this reality. Noting that they could not reach peace and were far from peace, Erakchi stated that all decisions must be made within the framework of the war conditions. Erakchi expressed that they are determined to find a peaceful and honorable solution to end the dispute with the US, but they did not trust the US's claim that it desires peace with Iran. Erakchi argued that creating alternative routes for the Strait of Hormuz would not weaken the Strait's position in the global economy and that Iran would always have the ability to exert pressure on the ship traffic there due to its geographical location. Erakchi pointed out that if the US were to attack Iran again, the region and the global economy would be negatively affected, and expressed that the country, possessing an ancient civilization, would not bow down to any power. Erakchi finally noted that US President Donald Trump had miscalculated by attacking Iran and that if this miscalculation is repeated, they will face a bitter end.