Video: We’re ready for talks or war with US — Iran
Abdullateef Fowewe
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has stated that Tehran remains open to diplomacy amid tensions with the US and Israel, but is prepared to fight if needed.
“We have not betrayed the negotiations. We have always been ready for negotiations,” Jalali said.
“If the other side is willing to negotiate, we will negotiate. If they want war, we will fight.”
He called for “systematic negotiations with strong guarantees in order to establish lasting peace.”
The remarks come two months after US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompting Iranian retaliation and ongoing military-diplomatic standoffs.
Jalali reiterated that Washington and Israel failed militarily and cannot dictate terms.
