Iran prefers diplomacy over war

TABNAK, Feb. 24 - Islamic Republic of Iran surely prefers diplomacy over war but considers the two as strategies to secure the interests of the Iranian nation, stressed the spokeswoman of Iranian government.

News ID: 7198

Date: 24 February 2026 - 14:34

Fatemeh Mohajerani: "While firm deterrence by our military forces remains on the agenda and the necessary preparation is in place, just as demonstrated by the exercises that were conducted, the path of diplomacy is also being pursued vigorously. We are monitoring developments with vigilance and remain committed to the outcomes of diplomacy."

Iran was in its 6th round of the talks with the U.S. in June 2025 when the U.S. supported the Israeli regime to attack it. The war on Iran took 12 days as the Israeli-U.S. alliance failed to stand against Iranian missiles landed in Tel Aviv and U.S. military base Al-Udeid in Qatar.

Iranian officials now reiterate that the new round of nuclear talks must guarantee sanctions relief. Tehran continues to coordinate closely with regional partners as talks with the U.S. proceed through indirect channels.

Iranian FM Abbas Araghch made the second round of Iran nuclear talks with the U.S. in Genva, mediated by Omana, and may pursue it the next Thursday to reach an agreement with the U.S.

Iran stresses that it will not accept zero enrichment and that Iranian missiles have no place in the talks.