Araghchi Says Talks Carried Constant Risk of Attack

Brief By Hindustan Times / 8:14 PM on 19 Jul 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with US envoy Steve Witkoff continued despite the constant threat of military strikes. Recalling discussions, Araghchi said every meeting carried the possibility of being bombed but insisted Iran remained undeterred. He maintained the contacts did not amount to formal negotiations and continued through multiple diplomatic channels.