U.S.–Russia Relations

Speaking on CBS's Face the Nation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran "doesn't see any reason" to talk with the United States, denied ever asking for a ceasefire or negotiations, and said a pre‑war offer to dilute its enriched uranium — which he called a "big concession" — is no longer on the table. He accused President Trump of waging a "war of choice" and attacking Iran "because it is fun," defended Iranian strikes as self‑defense against U.S. assets and bases (including strikes he justified against the UAE), said the Strait of Hormuz has not been formally closed though some vessels are avoiding it, and claimed roughly 440 kilograms of enriched uranium are "under rubble" but could be retrieved under agency supervision.