Iran considers two-day proposal in Qatar talks, says final outcome rests with US

• Araghchi clarified that the mission was strictly focused on Qatari mediation rather than direct dialogue with US officials, noting that final outcomes depend on Washington's responses
• Tehran reiterated its readiness for both diplomatic engagement and military response, citing recent directives from Iran’s leadership and readiness drawn from previous conflicts

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that an Iranian delegation led by a deputy foreign minister traveled to Doha to advance consultations with Qatari mediators over a proposed two-day plan, while emphasizing that Tehran remains simultaneously prepared for diplomatic resolutions and defense contingencies.

Araghchi outlined the scope of the Doha visit, stating that the meetings were designed exclusively for mediation consultations following prior visits by Qatari officials to Tehran over recent weeks.

"Fundamentally, this trip was not designed for negotiations with the American side," Araghchi said. "Currently, consultations regarding the two-day plan with the mediators continue and are in the process of implementation, but we have not yet reached a definitive outcome. Reaching a result depends on the answers the other side provides to our questions."

The foreign minister expressed hope that decision-makers in Washington would prioritize diplomatic channels over military alternatives, stating that Iranian officials are pursuing diplomatic efforts to reach an understanding.

Addressing broader regional tensions and military posture, Araghchi pointed to recent guidance issued by Iran's Supreme Leader to senior armed forces commanders as a clear reflection of the country's strategic resolve.

He noted that the Iranian armed forces have defined operational directives and have drawn on lessons from past military confrontations to bolster their defensive readiness.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran remains simultaneously prepared for defense and diplomacy," Araghchi said, adding that Washington's subsequent choices would determine which path the ongoing crisis takes.