Iran Rules Out US Talks Amid Rising Tensions, Warns of War Readiness

• Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, stated in Istanbul that there are no concrete plans for talks with the United States, despite being open to dialogue.
• The announcement comes as Iran faces potential US military action over its crackdown on protesters and possible mass executions.
• Turkey, through President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, offered to mediate between Iran and the US, an offer made during a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
• Araghchi emphasized Iran's readiness for both fair negotiations and war, while Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan opposed military intervention.
• The visit followed the EU's decision to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, a move Iran's military has indirectly criticized.

Why It Matters: Iran's top diplomat rejects immediate talks with the US, signaling readiness for conflict amid escalating regional tensions.